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How to get fromFargo to West Des Moinesby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to West Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    3h 55m
    $189–985

  2. Drive 481.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Fargo to West Des Moinescar car 481.3 mi
    7h 53m
    $88–127

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    10h 15m
    $137–194

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    11h 9m
    $162–273

  5. Train, bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    11h 49m
    $139–266

Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to West Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 10h 15m.

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