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How to get fromBismarck to MadisonBy plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Madison by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane BIS - MSN
    4h 31m
    $88–489

  2. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus Minneapolis
    15h 25m
    $158–222

  3. Drive 693.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Madisoncar car 693.3 mi
    11h 4m
    $127–183

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BIS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    6h 37m
    $142–734

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus bus Minneapolis / ...
    15h 55m
    $141–234

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    18h 14m
    $199–367

Bismarck to Madison by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Minneapolis, Ramp A/7th St Transit Center, American & Thunderbird Station, and Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington in around 15h 25m.

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