What is the distance between Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul?

About 185 miles (299 km) separate Detroit Lakes and Saint Paul.

Bus Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	White Earth Transit Station	8h 25m	8:30pm	Union Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	White Earth Transit Station	6h 45m	6:50pm	Union Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	White Earth Transit Station	6h 45m	6:50pm	Union Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	White Earth Transit Station	8h 25m	8:30pm	Union Depot	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	White Earth Transit Station	8h 25m	8:30pm	Union Depot	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Saint Paul. The journey takes about 4 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 6mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $145	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $63	Average Duration4h 6m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

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Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $107

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $107 to $141 for a bus ticket from Detroit Lakes to Saint Paul, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-11-28.