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How to get fromDes Moines to North Dakotaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to North Dakota by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    3h 48m
    $115–586

  2. Drive 475 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fargocar car 475 mi
    7h 47m
    $87–126

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    10h 40m
    $145–259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus Jefferson 931 / ...
    11h 20m
    $127–177

  5. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane DSM - GFK
    4h 1m
    $129–591

  6. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    5h 24m
    $120–623

  7. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DSM - XWA
    4h 34m
    $178–726

  8. Fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    6h 20m
    $130–623

Des Moines to North Dakota by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and North Dakota, 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 Gtc via Minneapolis, Moorhead - MNSU, and Shelter 128 in around 11h 20m.

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