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There are 8 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    4h 22m
    $139–735

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h 25m
    $53–220

  3. Train, bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    12h 12m
    $84–202

  4. Drive 474.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Des Moinescar car 474.9 mi
    7h 45m
    $87–126

  5. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FAR - OMA
    4h 4m
    $137–644

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAR - MLI
    6h 10m
    $84–396

  7. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAR - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 20m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 803
    12h 36m
    $83–201

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 10h 25m.

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