There are 5 ways to get from West Des Moines to Fargo by plane, bus, train, 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 Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane DSM - FAR
3h 47m$120–586Drive 481.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Des Moines to Fargocar 481.1 mi
7h 54m$88–127Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 931 / ...
10h 24m$142–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
10h 49m$157–280Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
15h 44m$177–255
Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Des Moines to Fargo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from West Des Moines to Fargo is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from West Des Moines to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Moorhead - MNSU via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between West Des Moines and Fargo is 417 miles. The road distance is 483.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Fargo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from West Des Moines to Fargo, including transfers.
West Des Moines to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Fargo is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 10h 24m.
West Des Moines to Fargo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Des Moines to Fargo is 484 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from West Des Moines to Fargo.
What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hector International Airport (FAR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Moorhead - MNSU via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
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 Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
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