There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Bismarck by plane, bus, 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane DSM - BIS
4h 39m$108–521Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
14h 28m$167–231Drive 667.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Bismarckcar 667.9 mi
10h 32m$122–177Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SUX - BIS
5h 6m$111–475Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
14h 30m$165–230
Iowa to Bismarck by bus, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bismarck via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Iowa and Bismarck is 515 miles. The road distance is 671.7 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Bismarck without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 14h 28m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Iowa to Bismarck, including transfers.
Iowa to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 28m.
Iowa to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Bismarck is 672 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Iowa to Bismarck.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bismarck via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
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