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Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes Bus Schedule
Bus from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes. Traveling by bus from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes usually takes around 7 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Jefferson Lines bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 95 mi (152 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 10m |
| Cheapest price | €99.68 |
| Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes. 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 19m | €99.68 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes from €100. There are 2 trips per day offered by Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Detroit Lakes. In Grand Forks, Jefferson Lines departs to Detroit Lakes from Univ Of North Dakota and one other station. In Detroit Lakes, Jefferson Lines arrives at White Earth Transit Station .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes takes 7 hours and 19 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Detroit Lakes in 7 hours and 10 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 about traveling by bus from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 95 miles from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 10 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Detroit Lakes. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes. 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 Grand Forks to Detroit Lakes; ticket prices start at €37.27.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Grand Forks?
Main departure station: Univ Of North Dakota
Grand Forks has two bus stations with service to Detroit Lakes.
All bus stations in Grand Forks:
Univ Of North Dakota
450 Kittson Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Detroit Lakes?
Main arrival station: White Earth Transit Station
All buses from Grand Forks arrive at one main station in Detroit Lakes.
All bus stations in Detroit Lakes:
White Earth Transit Station
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