Train from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit Lakes: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes on 14 December
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30th Street Station
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Get from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 5 376, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 15hAverage duration
1829 kmDistance
166kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit Lakes by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes start from R 5 376. The average price for this train route is around R 7 714. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1829 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes?

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Detroit Lakes departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 12:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
R 6 398
11/12
R 5 812
Today
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13/12
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14/12
R 6 536
15/12
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16/12
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17/12
R 6 088
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit Lakes was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 812

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

You can expect to pay from R 5 812 to R 42 611 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Detroit Lakes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 088, which is on 2025-12-17.

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