There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane CID - FAR
5h 30m$64–356Bus
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
15h 31mBus, train
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain
20h 53mDrive 479.2 mi
- Drive from Cedar Rapids to Fargocar 479.2 mi
8h 32m$88–127Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 51m
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Rapids to Fargo. However, there are services departing from GTC Bay 9 and arriving at Fargo via Iowa City, Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
The distance between Cedar Rapids and Fargo is 446 miles. The road distance is 482 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 15h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo, including transfers.
Cedar Rapids to Fargo bus services, operated by 380Express, depart from GTC Bay 9 station.
The best way to get from Cedar Rapids to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 31m.
Cedar Rapids to Fargo bus services, operated by 380Express, arrive at Court St Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Rapids to Fargo is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Cedar Rapids to Fargo.
What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Fargo via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 15h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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