How much is the train ticket from Detroit Lakes to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Detroit Lakes to New York City start from R 5 568. The average price for this train route is around R 8 825. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Detroit Lakes to New York City?

The average train journey time from Detroit Lakes to New York City is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1872 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Detroit Lakes to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Detroit Lakes to New York City?

The earliest train from Detroit Lakes to New York City departs at 04:27. And the latest train departs at 04:27.

Train Detroit Lakes to New York City from R 5 896 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Detroit Lakes to New York City on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 13h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 11h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 13h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 13h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 11h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Detroit Lakes to New York City on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 13h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 11h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 13h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 12h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	04:27	White Earth Transit Station	1d 11h	16:50	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:29 PM CST.

Get from Detroit Lakes to New York City

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 5 568, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1d 13hAverage duration

1872 kmDistance

170kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 5 568

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit Lakes to New York City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Detroit Lakes to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Detroit Lakes to New York City start from R 5 568. The average price for this train route is around R 8 825. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Detroit Lakes to New York City?
The average train journey time from Detroit Lakes to New York City is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1872 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Detroit Lakes to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Detroit Lakes to New York City?
The earliest train from Detroit Lakes to New York City departs at 04:27. And the latest train departs at 04:27.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 6 967

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R 6 207

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The cheapest trip from Detroit Lakes to New York City was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 6 207

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

You can expect to pay from R 6 207 to R 23 114 for a train ticket from Detroit Lakes to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 207, which is on 2025-12-13.