There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Clear Lake by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson 801
7h 48m$112–158Drive 364.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Clear Lakecar 364.6 mi
5h 58m$67–97Train, bus via Minneapolis
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus Jefferson 801
9h 50m$136–240Fly to Mason City
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Mason City (MCW)plane FAR - MCW
5h 14m$165–781Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus Jefferson 803
10h$138–243Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus
5h 28m$150–690
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Mason City (MCW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Clear Lake is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Moorhead - MNSU and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Fargo and Clear Lake is 375 miles. The road distance is 366.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Fargo to Clear Lake, including transfers.
Fargo to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead - MNSU station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Clear Lake is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 5h 14m.
Fargo to Clear Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Clear Lake is 367 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Fargo to Clear Lake.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Clear Lake via Minneapolis and Clear Lake Jct. in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Mason City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to Mason City via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from MSP Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from MSP Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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