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How to get fromBismarck to Iowaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bismarck to Iowa by plane, bus, car, or train

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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
    3h 44m
    $129–615

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BIS - MLI
    6h 44m
    $87–414

  3. Bus

    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
    $174–241

  4. Drive 667.4 mi

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

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BIS - CID
    4h 38m
    $108–410

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BIS - OMA
    4h 14m
    $116–499

  7. 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 3m
    $115–465

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 37m
    $225–367

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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 4 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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