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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
    3h 57m
    $189–985

  2. Drive 474.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    10h 10m
    $134–185

  4. Train, bus via Clear Lake

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    13h 12m
    $167–290

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAR - CID
    4h 29m
    $147–664

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane FAR - OMA
    4h 8m
    $167–794

  7. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FAR - MLI
    6h 23m
    $134–716

  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 35m
    $157–266

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

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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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