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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Fargo by bus, train, car or plane

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Bus  •  4h 5m

  1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Moorhead Minne / ...

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Train  •  6h 21m

  1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station Empire Builder

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Drive  •  3h 51m

  1. Drive from Minneapolis to Fargo 235 miles

Fly  •  2h 30m

  1. Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fargo (FAR) MSP - FAR

Minneapolis to Fargo by bus

21 Weekly Buses
4h 5m Average Duration
$40 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Fargo is to train which costs $11 - $130 and takes 6h 21m.

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The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $160 - $700.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis Bus Depot and arriving at Moorhead. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

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The distance between Minneapolis and Fargo is 236 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.

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The best way to get from Minneapolis to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $100.

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The bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Moorhead takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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Minneapolis to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis Bus Depot station.

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The best way to get from Minneapolis to Fargo is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $130 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 2h 30m.

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Minneapolis to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Fargo is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Minneapolis to Fargo.

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  • Distance: 236.3 miles
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Moorhead 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $100 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10 - $120 and the journey takes 5h.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Fargo
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $650
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$10 - $120
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$10 - $45
Child Coach - short notice
$26 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$22 - $70
Child Business Class - short notice
$24 - $75
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $65
Business Seat - advance purchase
$45 - $140
Business Seat - short notice
$50 - $130
Coach Seat - short notice
$29 - $120
Bus operators
Jefferson Lines
Phone
+1-858-800-8898
Email
info@jeffersonlines.com
Website
jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Moorhead
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$40 - $100
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https://www.jeffersonlines.com/

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