There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Fargo by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
best- Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSN - FAR
3h 55m$173–655Drive 493 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Fargocar 493 mi
8h 24m$90–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 18m$130–290Bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
12h 38m$185–251Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MKE - FAR
6h 28m$111–555
Columbus to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Fargo is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Fargo is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Cremer at Park And Ride and arriving at Fargo via Madison and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbus Amtrak Station station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Columbus and Fargo is 481 miles. The road distance is 495.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Columbus to Fargo, including transfers.
Columbus to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.
Columbus to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Fargo is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbus to Fargo via Cremer at Park And Ride, East Campus, Madison, and Minneapolis in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Columbus to Fargo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Columbus to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Fargo is 496 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Columbus to Fargo.
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