There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Minot by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot StationEmpire Builder
4h 53m$60–85Drive 263.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Minot263.7 mi
4h 35m$49–70Fly to Minot International Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)FAR - MOT
6h 24m$89–426Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)FAR - BIS
- Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Minot
6h 26m$102–444
Fargo to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Minot is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Minot is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Minot Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Fargo and Minot is 279 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Minot without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $85.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Fargo to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Minot is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $430 and takes 6h 24m.
Fargo to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Minot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Minot is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Fargo to Minot.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hector International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Hector International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Hector International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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