Transportation

When you’re in Fargo Moorhead, it won’t take long to get where you’re going. With a median commute time of less than 20 minutes, the clinic, supermarket, school, a move and your job are only minutes away.

Freeways

You’ll find Fargo Moorhead conveniently located at the crossroads of major cross-country interstates I-94 and I-29. The I-94 corridor connects with I-90 to stretch from Boston to Seattle. I-29 reaches from Winnipeg, Canada, to Kansas City, where I-25 continues to the border of Mexico.

Air Service

Hector International Airport (701.241.1501) is served by Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines with daily jet service to/from Chicago, Salt Lake City, Phoenix-Mesa, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Orlando and Denver. Frequent seasonal charter flights are available to points in Nevada, Mississippi and Mexico. Hector also features multiple cargo/freight carriers; six on-site car rental companies; 24-hour full service aviation line services including fueling, aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station; aircraft charter service; flight school; aircraft rental; heated hangar space to accommodate G550/Global; and a U.S. Port of Entry with on-site customs services. Foreign Trade Zone #267

Fargo Jet Center, Inc. (701.235.3600 / 800.7700-JET (538)) Fargo Jet Center (FJC) is recognized as one of North American's leading aviation service organizations for excellence in service, facilities and amenities. FJC operates an award-winning aircraft maintenance and avionics repair station and is an aircraft dealer. In addition, FJC operates a fleet of charter aircraft, provides aircraft management services and opportunities for fractional aircraft ownership and operates a flight school. Fargo Jet Center is located on the north side of Hector International Airport.

Moorhead Municipal Airport (218.287.1400) Moorhead Aviation - Fixed Based operator: Services available M - F; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self service fuel available 24/7. Aircraft maintenance; hangars available; overnight security; arrival/departure area open 24 hours.

Hawley Municipal Airport (218.483.3331) provides a 3,406 foot asphalt runway and accommodates single-engine planes. Hangars are available for rent.

Public Transportation

The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments provides a Public Transportation Directory.

Metro Area Transit (MAT Bus) is the public bus system serving the greater Fargo Moorhead area. Operating Monday through Saturday, MAT offers 25 routes to provide area residents with affordable, quality transportation and excellent customer service. MAT also offers Paratransit services to provide transportation for people with disabilities who are unable to use the fixed route system; for more information on Paratransit, call 701.235.4464. MAT proudly utilizes a blend of locally-produced biodiesel in its fleet and operates a joint transit garage where rainwater is collected for lawn watering and water from the bus washing is recycled - MAT truly is the "The Green Way to Go!" For additional information, call the Dispatch Team at 701.232.7500, visit matbus.com or follow MATBUS online on Twitter and Facebook!

Public Transit, Commuter Services & Special Transportation Services
Fargo Moorhead provides services open to the general public as well as specific services for those who have a mental illness, are developmentally and/or physically disabled, senior citizens, or other special groups not listed (e.g., low income, refuge immigrants, minorities, area new comers, homeless, or youth.) Examples of these services include Greyhund Lines, Clay County Rural Transit, Handi-Wheels, Senior Dial-A-Ride, and ADA Paratransit complimentary of Metro Area Transit.

Taxicab & Charters
Five local charter bus companies; nine limousine services and three taxicab services

Export Offices

Export North Dakota
Minnesota Trade Offices

Freeways

You'll find Fargo Moorhead conveniently located at the crossroads of I-94 and I-29. The I-94 corridor connects with I-90 to stretch from Boston to Seattle. I-29 reaches from winnipeg, Canada to Kansas City, where I-25 continues to the border of Mexico.

U.S. Customs Port of Entry

Located at Hector International Airport, the U.S. Customs Port of Entry provides 24-hour customs clearance services to companies throughout the Fargo Moorhead area; International shipments are bonded directly to Fargo Moorhead and cleared by customs in a manner much more efficient than what is found at the congested coastal shipping ports. Unlike larger coastal ports, it is common for goods to arrive in the morning, clear Customs and be on the way to the factory floor by afternoon.

Foreign Trade Zone

The greater Fargo Moorhead area has a designated Foreign Trade Zone, which is an area considered to be outside the formal U.S. customs territory, while still under its supervision. Use of a Foreign Trade Zone can defer; delay or altogether eliminate U.S. Customs duties. Fargo Moorhead has attained foreign Trade zone status for the community allowing local and new businesses greater freedom and more opportunity to expand their businesses with international trade.

Railroads

Amtrak provides rail service east and west from the downtown Fargo depot with two trains daily. BNSF Railway Company serves as the world’s largest intermodal freight carrier. Otter Tail Valley Railroad is a shortline railroad serving rural communities throughout Clay County, MN. Red River Valley & Western Railroad is a shortline regional railroad serving rural communities throughout Cass County, ND.

Trucking

The Fargo Moorhead area boasts more than 130 trucking companies and brokers, more than 25 terminals and more than 3,000 trucks.

Motor Vehicle Registration

Minnesota
Minimum vehicle registration cost is $35.
Department of Motor Vehicles – Clay County
1300 15th Avenue North, Moorhead
218.299.5080

Source: Clay County Motor Vehicle License Bureau, October 2009

North Dakota
Vehicle licensing fees are based on the age and weight of vehicles. Average license fees for 2005 or newer vehicles range from $73 to $142 plus $14 title and service fees. Leased vehicles are taxed on the total of lease payments. Specific vehicle information is available by calling the Fargo Motor Vehicle Branch Office 701.282.5070.

Fargo Motor Vehicle Branch Office
Westfield Business Park
855 45th Street North
Fargo, ND 58103
701.282.5070

You may also call the Motor Vehicle Division of the North Dakota Department of Transportation at 701.328.2725 or visit NDDOT Website at : www.dot.nd.gov.

ND Drivers License Division (www.dot.nd.gov)
503 38th Street South, Fargo
701.239.8940

Visit our Online Directory or call 218.233.1100 to find a transportation provider to fit your needs!