There are 8 ways to get from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM) by plane, bus, shuttle, train, rideshare, 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 from Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
3h 45m$172–964Drive 481.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM)car 481.4 mi
7h 56m$88–127Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
10h 50m$197–356Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
11h 29m$215–439Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fargo to Des Moines-DSM481.4 mi
7h 56mTrain to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GFK - DSM
7h 33m$135–663Bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bemidjibus
- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BJI - DSM
8h 33m$158–636Bus, shuttle via Fargo
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
16h 10m$234–405
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $170 - $1,000.
The distance between Fargo and Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 410 miles. The road distance is 484.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM) without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 50m and costs $190 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 484 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Fargo to Des Moines Airport (DSM).
There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines Airport (DSM).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fargo and Des Moines Airport (DSM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Des Moines via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
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 Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Fargo to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fargo to Des Moines-DSM
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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