MN → ND · about 272 miles

Detroit Lakes to Minot train schedule

Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Detroit Lakes to Minot. The fastest takes 6 hours; every train leaves at 3:06 AM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
14
Fastest trip
6h 00m
Leaves at
3:06 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arrives at Minot Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Detroit Lakes, MN to Minot, ND
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
3:06 AM9:06 AM6h 00mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Detroit Lakes Where you get off in Minot The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Detroit Lakes

Where the train stops in Minot

Return trip: Minot to Detroit Lakes

Questions

How long is the train from Detroit Lakes to Minot?

The fastest direct train takes 6 hours; the typical trip is 6 hours.

What time is the first train from Detroit Lakes to Minot?

Every departure is at 3:06 AM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Detroit Lakes to Minot?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Detroit Lakes?

Trains to Minot leave from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.