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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Fargo by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ames to MinneapolisbusJefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to FargobusJefferson 931 / ...
    9h 45m
    $43–199

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    10h 5m
    $61–176

  3. Drive 445.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Fargocar445.6 mi
    7h 14m
    $82–118

  4. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeDSM - FAR
    6h 41m
    $424–2,105

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeMSP - FAR
    6h 12m
    $222–1,408

Ames to Fargo by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Fargo via Minneapolis in around 9h 45m.

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