There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Drake University by plane, 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 Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)FAR - DSM
3h 54m$146–782Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to MinneapolisJefferson 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
10h 29m$58–225Train, bus via Minneapolis
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des MoinesJefferson 801 / ...
12h 7m$103–208Drive 477.6 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Drake University477.6 mi
7h 44m$88–126Bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moines
12h 2m$75–260Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des MoinesJefferson 803
12h 34m$102–207
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Drake University is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Drake University. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Des Moines via Sioux Falls and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Fargo and Drake University is 416 miles. The road distance is 480.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Drake University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $55 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Fargo to Drake University, including transfers.
Fargo to Drake University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $230 and takes 10h 29m.
Fargo to Drake University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Drake University is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Fargo to Drake University.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Drake University via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 10h 29m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
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