There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2h 43m$66–360Drive 236 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargocar 236 mi
4h 4m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 931 / ...
6h 17m$64–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 27m$82–172
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Moorhead - MNSU via Union Depot & Sibley Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Fargo is 235 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 17m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargo.
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