There are 6 ways to get from Scranton to Bismarck by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)AVP - BIS
7h 2m$162–599Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)LGA - BIS
10h 15m$134–572Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
34h 30m$259–633Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
38h 50m$195–524Drive 1,533.2 mi
- Drive from Scranton to Bismarck1,533.2 mi
24h 26m$280–405Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)EWR - BIS
9h 2m$143–516
Scranton to Bismarck by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Bismarck is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Bismarck is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Scranton, PA and arriving at Bismarck via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
The distance between Scranton and Bismarck is 1308 miles. The road distance is 1542.2 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Bismarck without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 30m and costs $250 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Scranton to Bismarck, including transfers.
Scranton to Bismarck bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Scranton, PA station.
The best way to get from Scranton to Bismarck is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 38h 50m.
Scranton to Bismarck bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Harrisburg, PA station.
Bismarck is 1h behind Scranton. It is currently 7:55 AM in Scranton and 6:55 AM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scranton, PA to Bismarck via Harrisburg, PA, Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 38h 50m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Buffalo, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- 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
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Harrisburg, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton, PA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Bismarck is 1542 miles. It takes approximately 24h 26m to drive from Scranton to Bismarck.
There are 33+ hotels available in Bismarck.
















