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How to get fromBismarck to Columbusby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Columbus by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BIS - CMH
    6h 22m
    $145–666

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    25h 36m
    $289–508

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    25h 56m
    $324–613

  4. Drive 1,141.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Columbuscar car 1,141.9 mi
    19h 28m
    $209–301

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    25h 45m
    $222–365

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    29h 14m
    $215–363

Bismarck to Columbus by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Columbus via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 45m.

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