Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes. Traveling by bus from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes usually takes around 6 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 178 mi (286 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $5.00 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes. Jefferson Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Lines | 3 | 6h 20m | $92.33 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes from $5. There are 3 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Detroit Lakes. In Minneapolis, Jefferson Lines departs to Detroit Lakes from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport and 2 other stations. In Detroit Lakes, Jefferson Lines arrives at White Earth Transit Station .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes takes 6 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Detroit Lakes in 4 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Detroit Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 178 miles from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Minneapolis
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Situated along the bank of the Mississippi River in Minnesota, Minneapolis is one of the biggest and most exciting cities to visit in the Midwest. It is home to the Chain of Lakes, where you can swim, fish, boat and even bike or walk along the lakeside trails. It’s no wonder Minneapolis is among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for outdoor activities!
Although it's known as the City of Lakes, Minneapolis has a lot more to offer than gorgeous lakes, wetlands, and waterfalls. Shopaholics can spend days getting lost in the Mall of America, which boasts over 500 stores and an indoor theme park. If you're visiting Minneapolis on a romantic vacation, Minneapolis' bustling theater district offers excellent date nights from dozens of theater companies. Or, for a less musical and more brews-ical date option, head to one of 62 top-rated breweries in the #2 best city in America for craft beer.
Minneapolis can be visited in any season, but keep in mind that it becomes a frigid, snowy destination in the winter. January hovers around 0° Fahrenheit, but it's worth bundling up to enjoy the St. Paul Winter Carnival, or hockey and ice skating on any of the 13 lakes in the city. Have we mentioned how great the lakes are?
If you're visiting both of the Twin Cities, you can take public transport from downtown Minneapolis to Saint Paul in about 30 minutes. Public transit also connects downtown to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Thanks to bus stations throughout Minneapolis, traveling by bus is the easiest way to arrive directly in the middle of the action and begin your adventure.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Minneapolis?
Main departure station: Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
Buses to Detroit Lakes leave from 3 stations in Minneapolis.
All bus stations in Minneapolis:
Minneapolis-St Paul Airport
University of Minnesota (Huron Blvd at 2428 Delaware St SE)
Minneapolis
Where does the bus arrive in Detroit Lakes?
Main arrival station: White Earth Transit Station
All buses from Minneapolis arrive at one main station in Detroit Lakes.
All bus stations in Detroit Lakes:
White Earth Transit Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Detroit Lakes to Minneapolis?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more