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How to get fromFargo to Amesby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Ames by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h
    $252–1,154

  2. Drive 445.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fargo to Amescar car 445.9 mi
    7h 17m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    9h 35m
    $117–166

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    10h 14m
    $135–249

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane FAR - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $302–944

  6. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    14h 55m
    $154–215

Fargo to Ames by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fargo to Ames via Minneapolis in around 9h 35m.

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