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How to get fromBismarck to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Bismarck to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BIS - DSM
    5h 3m
    $132–616

  2. Drive 667.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bismarck to Des Moinescar car 667.4 mi
    10h 30m
    $122–176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    13h 50m
    $141–220

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    17h 16m
    $180–323

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Des Moines via Minneapolis in around 13h 50m.

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