There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Bismarck by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane BUF - BIS
6h 2m$184–980Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
30h 40m$135–370Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
29h 53m$157–579Drive 1,363.8 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Bismarckcar 1,363.8 mi
22h 14m$249–360Train, bus via Detroit
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
37h 51m$178–460
Buffalo to Bismarck by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Bismarck is to bus which costs $130 - $370 and takes 30h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Bismarck via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.
The distance between Buffalo and Bismarck is 1124 miles. The road distance is 1371.7 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Bismarck without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 53m and costs $150 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Buffalo to Bismarck, including transfers.
Buffalo to Bismarck bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $370 and takes 30h 40m.
Buffalo to Bismarck bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Bismarck is 1h behind Buffalo. It is currently 3:57 PM in Buffalo and 2:57 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Bismarck via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 30h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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