There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2h 40m$64–348Drive 243.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Fargocar 243.7 mi
4h 1m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h$80–170Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 931
5h 31m$62–88
Saint Paul to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Fargo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Moorhead - MNSU via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Saint Paul and Fargo is 237 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Saint Paul to Fargo, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Fargo is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 5h, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between 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, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU station.
Saint Paul to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Fargo is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Saint Paul to Fargo.
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