There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Iowa State University by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
5h 8m$252–1,204Drive 448.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Iowa State Universitycar 448.2 mi
7h 23m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
9h 42m$117–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 21m$131–244Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane FAR - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi
6h 58m$292–934Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
15h 2m$154–215
Fargo to Iowa State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 8m and costs $250 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Iowa State University. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Ames via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Fargo and Iowa State University is 452 miles. The road distance is 450.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Iowa State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Fargo to Iowa State University, including transfers.
Fargo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Iowa State University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Iowa State University is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Fargo to Iowa State University.
There are 43+ hotels available in Iowa State University.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fargo to Iowa State University via Minneapolis and Ames in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
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 Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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