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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Bismarck by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane PDX - BIS
    6h 37m
    $143–653

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    40h 7m
    $552–1,114

  3. Drive 1,245.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Bismarckcar car 1,245.9 mi
    20h 32m
    $228–329

  4. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane PDX - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Bismarckcar car
    8h 48m
    $173–683

Portland to Bismarck by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours.

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