MN → MN · about 59 miles
Detroit Lakes to Staples bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Detroit Lakes to Staples. The fastest takes 1 hour; the first departure leaves at 4:27 AM and the last at 12:05 PM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $19 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 1h 00m
- First departure
- 4:27 AM
- Last departure
- 12:05 PM
- Standard fare
- $19
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here.
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Standard fare & ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | 5:27 AM | 1h 00m | Daily | Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 12:05 PM | 1:20 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Detroit Lakes to Staples | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $19Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Detroit Lakes Where you get off in Staples The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station Map of Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Staples
Return trip: Staples to Detroit Lakes
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Detroit Lakes to Staples?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour; the typical trip is 1 hour.
How much is the bus or train from Detroit Lakes to Staples?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $19. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees. Fares for Amtrak aren't listed here; check its website.
What time is the first departure from Detroit Lakes to Staples?
The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM (Daily) and the last at 12:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Detroit Lakes to Staples?
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Detroit Lakes?
Buses and trains to Staples leave from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.