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How to get fromSeattle to Bismarckby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Bismarck by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SEA - BIS
    6h 52m
    $98–433

  2. Bus via Spokane Airport (GEG)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    25h 26m
    $320–464

  3. Drive  1,184.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Bismarckcar car 1,184.1 mi
    19h 7m
    $210–303

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    26h
    $267–397

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    26h 27m
    $394–595

Seattle to Bismarck by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration25h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Bismarck via Spokane, Spokane International Airport Concourse A, Riverside @ Washington, Spokane, and Billings in around 25h 26m.

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