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How to get fromFergus Falls to Des Moinesby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fergus Falls to Des Moines by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fergus Falls to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAR - DSM
    4h 42m
    $187–508

  2. Drive  417.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fergus Falls to Des Moinescar car 417.9 mi
    6h 49m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    9h 23m
    $98–150

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    10h 8m
    $118–175

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Fergus Falls to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    10h 38m
    $236–337

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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 Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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