There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Minot by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 53m$85–190Drive 263.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Minotcar 263.7 mi
4h 34m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus Jefferson Lines 002
6h 5m$87–122Fly
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane FAR - MOT
5h 52m$134–666
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 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Minot is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Minot. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Minot via Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Minot Station station. Services depart twice daily, 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 $85 - $190.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fargo to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
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 $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Minot via Bismarck in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Minot bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
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 34m to drive from Fargo to Minot.
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