MN → MN · about 185 miles
St. Paul to Detroit Lakes train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from St. Paul to Detroit Lakes. The fastest takes 3 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 11:13 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 53m
- Leaves at
- 11:13 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arrives at Detroit Lakes 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.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:13 PM | 3:06 AM +1 day | 3h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in St. Paul Where you get off in Detroit Lakes The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in St. Paul
- St. Paul (Union Depot) Map of St. Paul (Union Depot) (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station Map of Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Detroit Lakes to St. Paul
Questions
How long is the train from St. Paul to Detroit Lakes?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 53 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from St. Paul to Detroit Lakes?
Every departure is at 11:13 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from St. Paul to Detroit Lakes?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in St. Paul?
Trains to Detroit Lakes leave from St. Paul (Union Depot).