There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Fargo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DSM - FAR
5h 8m$106–508Drive 475 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fargocar 475 mi
7h 47m$87–126Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
9h 45m$98–145Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 40m$125–239Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
16h 10m$160–230
Des Moines to Fargo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fargo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Des Moines and Fargo is 417 miles. The road distance is 477.8 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Des Moines to Fargo, including transfers.
Des Moines to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Fargo is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.
Des Moines to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fargo is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Des Moines to Fargo.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fargo via Minneapolis in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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