There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, 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, shuttle
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)FAR - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 21m$202–904Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to MinneapolisJefferson 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesJefferson 801 / ...
9h 37m$42–194Train, bus via Minneapolis
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to AmesJefferson 801 / ...
11h 18m$86–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-MinneapolisEmpire Builder
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to AmesJefferson 803
11h 34m$85–175Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)FAR - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State University
8h$237–614Drive 448.1 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Iowa State University448.1 mi
7h 19m$82–119
Fargo to Iowa State University by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 21m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Ames via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Fargo and Iowa State University is 452 miles. The road distance is 450.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Fargo to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Fargo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Iowa State University is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Fargo to Iowa State University.
There are 38+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fargo to Iowa State University via Minneapolis and Ames in around 9h 37m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Hector International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
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
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- 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 Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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