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

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)planeFAR - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
    4h 58m
    $192–804

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fargo to MinneapolisbusJefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    9h 30m
    $42–194

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesbusJefferson 801 / ...
    11h 10m
    $74–194

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolistrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to AmesbusJefferson 803
    11h 34m
    $73–193

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeFAR - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Amestaxi
    8h 8m
    $232–604

  6. Drive 445.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Amescar445.9 mi
    7h 13m
    $82–118

Fargo to Ames by train, tram, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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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 30m.

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