There are 3 ways to get from Bismarck to Great Falls by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane BIS - GTF
5h 22m$140–700Drive 543.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bismarck to Great Fallscar 543.6 mi
8h 36m$100–144Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
15h 45m$184–290
Bismarck to Great Falls by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Great Falls is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Great Falls is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Great Falls. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Great Falls Transfer Center via Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Bismarck and Great Falls is 503 miles. The road distance is 546.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Great Falls without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF), including transfers and time at the airport.
Bismarck to Great Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Great Falls is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 15h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bismarck Municipal Airport Airport to Great Falls International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 22m and has one stopover.
Bismarck to Great Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Great Falls Transfer Center via Billings and Butte, MT in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Booking & Getting There
Great Falls is 1h behind Bismarck. It is currently 6:30 PM in Bismarck and 5:30 PM in Great Falls.
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Great Falls is 547 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Bismarck to Great Falls.
Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport Airport to Great Falls International Airport Airport.
There are 47+ hotels available in Great Falls.