There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or shuttle
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 Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane ABQ - BIS
5h 32m$95–501Bus
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
29h 24m$369–491Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
37h 20m$401–800Drive 1,085.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Bismarckcar 1,085.8 mi
20h 42m$199–287Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SAF - BIS
6h 36m$156–505Bus via Windsor
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station Gate B4 to Harmony Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
31h 5m$313–464Train, bus via Sioux Falls
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus
37h 25m$446–835
Albuquerque to Bismarck by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Bismarck via 18th St & California St, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 24m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Bismarck is 876 miles. The road distance is 1092.1 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 29h 24m and costs $360 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Bismarck bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Bismarck is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $500 and takes 29h 24m.
Albuquerque to Bismarck bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Denver station.
Bismarck is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 4:58 PM in Albuquerque and 5:58 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Bismarck via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 29h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Bismarck is 1092 miles. It takes approximately 20h 42m to drive from Albuquerque to Bismarck.
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