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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa to Fargo by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    3h 41m
    $125–636
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus Jefferson 931 / ...
    10h 35m
    $54–220
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    10h 55m
    $67–200
  4. Drive 474.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fargocar car 474.6 mi
    7h 47m
    $87–126

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Fargo via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 10h 35m.

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