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

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There are 8 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
    3h 56m
    $86–403

  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
    8h 27m
    $85–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    14h 50m
    $167–235

  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
    3h 58m
    $108–428

  6. Fly to Omaha

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BIS - OMA
    4h 4m
    $123–563

  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 25m
    $112–474

  8. Bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    14h 53m
    $169–232

Bismarck to Iowa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Iowa, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other 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 in around 14h 50m.

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