What is the cheapest way to get from Fargo to Iowa?

The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Iowa is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fargo to Iowa?

The fastest way to get from Fargo to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Fargo to Iowa?

The distance between Fargo and Iowa is 417 miles. The road distance is 477.7 miles.

How do I travel from Fargo to Iowa without a car?

The best way to get from Fargo to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Fargo to Iowa?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Fargo to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Fargo to Iowa?

The best way to get from Fargo to Iowa is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 10h 10m.

Can I drive from Fargo to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Iowa is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Fargo to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 222+ hotels available in Iowa.

Fargo to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa 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 to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
4h 10m
$129–685
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane FAR - MLI
5h 55m
$84–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
10h 10m
$134–185
Train, bus via Clear Lake
1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus
3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus
13h 9m
$156–280
Drive 474.9 mi
1. Drive from Fargo to Des Moinescar 474.9 mi
7h 45m
$87–126
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAR - OMA
4h 3m
$137–694
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
12h 35m
$146–256

Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

98Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 10h 10m.

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