There are 5 ways to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Fergus Falls to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
4h 36m$281–1,106Drive 417.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fergus Falls to Des Moinescar 417.9 mi
6h 49m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
10h 8m$118–175Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
10h 23m$88–150Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Fergus Falls to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus
11h 3m$206–322
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $280 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Fergus Falls to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Fergus Falls and arriving at Des Moines via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Fergus Falls and Des Moines is 475 miles. The road distance is 420.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 10h 8m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines, including transfers.
Fergus Falls to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fergus Falls station.
Fergus Falls to Des Moines bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fergus Falls to Des Moines is 420 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Fergus Falls to Des Moines.
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What companies run services between Fergus Falls, MN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fergus Falls to Des Moines via Fergus Falls and Minneapolis in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $85–140
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