There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSY - FAR
7h 15m$154–667Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
33h 38m$516–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus
35h 25m$304–521Drive 1,394.3 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Fargocar 1,394.3 mi
24h 11m$255–368
New Orleans to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Fargo is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 11m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Moorhead - MNSU via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.
The distance between New Orleans and Fargo is 1245 miles. The road distance is 1402.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 33h 38m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from New Orleans to Fargo, including transfers.
New Orleans to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Fargo is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 33h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 35h 25m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Orleans to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Fargo is 1402 miles. It takes approximately 24h 11m to drive from New Orleans to Fargo.
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