What is the distance between Minneapolis and Detroit Lakes?

Minneapolis and Detroit Lakes are 178 miles (286 km) apart.

Bus Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20am	Minneapolis	5h 10m	4:30pm	White Earth Transit Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:20am	Minneapolis	8h 10m	4:30pm	White Earth Transit Station	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Minneapolis (Veterans Dr.)	6h 55m	4:30pm	White Earth Transit Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	MSP Airport T1 (Minneapolis International Airport)	7h	4:30pm	White Earth Transit Station	No tags
Bus	9:55am	Minneapolis (U of MN - Huron Blvd)	6h 35m	4:30pm	White Earth Transit Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:20 AM CST.

Get from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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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 Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

$92

Today

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11/21

$101

11/22

$101

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11/25

$101

The cheapest trip from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $141 for a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $101 which is on 2025-11-21.