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How to get fromBismarck to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Bismarck to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane BIS - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    5h 45m
    $91–421

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport, UT to Blandingbus bus
    6. Drive from Blanding to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    31h 39m
    $307–513

  3. Drive 1,074.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 1,074.2 mi
    19h 50m
    $196–284

  4. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane BIS - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 49m
    $96–434

  5. Bus, drive via South Greeley

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    6. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    36h 22m
    $408–564

  6. Bus, drive via South Greeley #2

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    6. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    37h 19m
    $388–584

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    5. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    44h 16m
    $476–949

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bismarck to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Mesa Verde National Park via Billings, Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, and Blanding in around 31h 39m.

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