There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Fargo by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
4h 20m$60–85Drive 232 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Fargocar 232 mi
3h 53m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 22m$62–152Fly
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2h 38m$64–397
Minnesota to Fargo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Fargo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fargo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Minnesota and Fargo is 241 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $85.
The bus from Minneapolis to Fargo takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Minnesota to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Fargo is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 6h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $400 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Fargo once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Minnesota to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Fargo is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Minnesota to Fargo.
There are 81+ hotels available in Fargo.







