There are 8 ways to get from North Dakota to Iowa by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Hector International Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FAR - DSM
5h 19m$124–635Drive 474.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Des Moinescar 474.9 mi
7h 45m$87–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 59m$131–235Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
12h 25m$138–204Fly Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane FAR - CID
4h 16m$107–414Fly Hector International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Omaha (OMA)plane FAR - OMA
3h 58m$112–494Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane GFK - DSM
5h 31m$133–640Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BIS - DSM
6h 3m$128–672
North Dakota to Iowa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Iowa is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Des Moines via Fargo and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between North Dakota and Iowa is 417 miles. The road distance is 477.7 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Iowa without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from North Dakota to Iowa, including transfers.
North Dakota to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Iowa is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 25m.
North Dakota to Iowa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Iowa is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from North Dakota to Iowa.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Iowa, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Des Moines via Fargo and Minneapolis in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Hector International Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hector International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Hector International Airport to Omaha via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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