What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $100 - $460.

How far is it from Iowa to Bismarck?

The distance between Iowa and Bismarck is 515 miles. The road distance is 671.3 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Bismarck without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $65 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Bismarck?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Iowa to Bismarck, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Bismarck?

The best way to get from Iowa to Bismarck is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $280 and takes 14h.

Can I drive from Iowa to Bismarck?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Bismarck is 671 miles. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Iowa to Bismarck.

Where can I stay near Bismarck?

There are 33+ hotels available in Bismarck.

Iowa to Bismarck - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane DSM - BIS
5h 40m
$128–671
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson 931
14h
$68–280
Drive 667.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bismarckcar 667.4 mi
10h 33m
$122–176
Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SUX - BIS
4h 58m
$106–455
Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane CID - BIS
5h 58m
$87–400

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

67Weekly Planes

7h 7mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa to Bismarck.

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Distance: 511.6 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Bismarck via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 14h.

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