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How to get fromIowa City to Fargoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Fargo by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane CID - FAR
    6h 52m

  2. Drive 507.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Fargocar car 507.7 mi
    9h 3m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    13h 25m
    $143–213

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    19h 2m
    $246–506

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MLI - FAR
    7h 56m
    $97–414

  6. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 55m
    $163–293

Iowa City to Fargo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Moorhead - MNSU via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 13h 25m.

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