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Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks Bus Schedule
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks. Traveling by bus from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks usually takes around 7 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 95 mi (152 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 25m |
| Cheapest price | €99.70 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks. Jefferson Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 2 | 7h 33m | €99.70 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks from €100. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Grand Forks. In Detroit Lakes, Jefferson Lines departs to Grand Forks from White Earth Transit Station . In Grand Forks, Jefferson Lines arrives at Univ Of North Dakota and one other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks takes 7 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Grand Forks in 7 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Grand Forks.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 95 miles from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Grand Forks, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Detroit Lakes to Grand Forks; ticket prices start at €30.34.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Detroit Lakes?
Main departure station: White Earth Transit Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Detroit Lakes.
All bus stations in Detroit Lakes:
White Earth Transit Station
Where does the bus arrive in Grand Forks?
Main arrival station: Univ Of North Dakota
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Grand Forks.
All bus stations in Grand Forks:
Univ Of North Dakota
450 Kittson Ave
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