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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Independence by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BIS - MCI
    9h 14m
    $110–565

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus bus
    19h 52m
    $77–371

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    28h 31m
    $173–558

  4. Drive 763.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Independencecar car 763.5 mi
    12h 57m
    $140–202

  5. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MOT - MCI
    9h 54m
    $130–630

  6. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    20h 2m
    $81–354

Bismarck to Independence by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Fargo, Sioux Falls, Omaha, Kansas City, and East Village - Bay A in around 19h 52m.

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