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How to get fromIowa to Bismarckby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Bismarck by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    4h 42m
    $118–621

  2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

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    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SUX - BIS
    4h 47m
    $111–465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus Jefferson 931
    14h
    $174–245

  4. Drive 667.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bismarckcar car 667.9 mi
    10h 32m
    $122–177

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    16h 13m
    $212–350

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa to Bismarck.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 511.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Bismarck via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 14h.

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