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How to get fromBismarck to Iowaby plane, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    5h 30m
    $147–725

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    13h 55m
    $71–275

  3. Drive 667.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Des Moinescar car 667.4 mi
    10h 30m
    $122–176

  4. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BIS - OMA
    5h 21m
    $143–655

  5. Fly to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)plane plane BIS - SUX
    5h 36m
    $109–455

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BIS - MLI
    8h 30m
    $83–407

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Des Moines via Minneapolis and Des Moines in around 13h 55m.

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