There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to North Dakota by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DSM - FAR
3h 54m$100–466Drive 475 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Fargocar 475 mi
7h 47m$87–126Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 40m$130–239Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
12h 25m$138–194Fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane DSM - GFK
3h 48m$109–491
Iowa to North Dakota by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to North Dakota is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to North Dakota is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Iowa and North Dakota is 417 miles. The road distance is 477.8 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to North Dakota without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Iowa to North Dakota, including transfers.
Iowa to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to North Dakota is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 25m.
Iowa to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to North Dakota is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Iowa to North Dakota.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Fargo via Minneapolis and Fargo in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Des Moines to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
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