There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
3h 57m$189–1,035Drive 474.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Des Moinescar 474.9 mi
7h 45m$87–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 59m$142–252Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
11h 20m$127–181Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
16h 55m$134–210
Fargo to Des Moines by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Des Moines is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Fargo and Des Moines is 417 miles. The road distance is 477.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Des Moines without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Fargo to Des Moines, including transfers.
Fargo to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 20m.
Fargo to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Des Moines is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Fargo to Des Moines.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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