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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Fargo by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeDSM - FAR
    5h 8m
    $360–1,936

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. PaulbusJefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    10h 55m
    $72–200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
    12h 10m
    $77–260

  4. Drive 474.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fargocar474.6 mi
    7h 43m
    $87–126

  5. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hector International Airport (FAR)planeCID - FAR
    5h 37m
    $224–1,255

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fargo via Omaha and Sioux Falls in around 12h 10m.

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