There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Baxter by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Staples Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
- Take the taxi from Staples Amtrak Station to Baxter
2h 31m$69–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to BrainerdJefferson 830 / ...
3h 44m$24–86Drive 133.3 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Baxter133.3 mi
2h 42m$25–36Fly
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)FAR - BRD
4h 42m$88–376
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Baxter is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Baxter is to train and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs $65 - $150.
The distance between Fargo and Baxter is 136 miles. The road distance is 134.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Baxter without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Fargo to Baxter, including transfers.
The best way to get from Fargo to Baxter is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $24 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $380 and takes 4h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Baxter is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Fargo to Baxter.
There are 70+ hotels available in Baxter.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Baxter, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Fargo to Brainerd once daily. Tickets cost $13–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 3 times a day.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Staples Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $14–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $19–120
- Business Class
- $30–190
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide







