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There are 9 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 51m

  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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus
    12h 50m
    $120–179

  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
    $399–658

  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
    $94–431

  6. Bus to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    7h 53m
    $144–605

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    9h
    $106–391

  8. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 10m
    $192–317

  9. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus
    17h 55m
    $155–234

Iowa City to Fargo by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Fargo via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 12h 50m.

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