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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Fargoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from West Des Moines to Fargo by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane DSM - FAR
    3h 51m
    $116–588

  2. Drive  481.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Fargocar car 481.1 mi
    7h 54m
    $88–127

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus Jefferson Lines 931
    10h
    $117–177

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 20m
    $124–275

  5. Bus via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus bus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
    15h 5m
    $152–232

Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Fargo via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 10h.

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