ND → MN · about 46 miles
Fargo to Detroit Lakes bus & train schedule
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Fargo to Detroit Lakes. The fastest takes 58 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:29 AM and the last at 10:35 AM. The standard fare with Jefferson Lines is $17 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 58m
- First departure
- 3:29 AM
- Last departure
- 10:35 AM
- Standard fare
- $17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:29 AM | 4:27 AM | 58m | Daily | Fargo Amtrak Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | Fare not listed, no online booking link |
| 10:35 AM | 12:05 PM | 1h 30m | Daily | Fargo to Detroit Lakes | Jefferson Lines Full timetable | $17Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Fargo Where you get off in Detroit Lakes The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Fargo
Where buses and trains stop in Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station Map of Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Detroit Lakes to Fargo
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Fargo to Detroit Lakes?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 58 minutes; the typical trip is 58 minutes.
How much is the bus or train from Fargo to Detroit Lakes?
The standard one-way fare with Jefferson Lines is $17. 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 Fargo to Detroit Lakes?
The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:35 AM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Fargo to Detroit Lakes?
Jefferson Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Fargo?
Buses and trains to Detroit Lakes leave from Fargo Jefferson Lines bus stop and Fargo Amtrak Station.