There are 5 ways to get from Bismarck to Nisswa by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane BIS - BRD
4h 26m$111–420Drive 333.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bismarck to Nisswacar 333.7 mi
6h 6m$61–88Bus via Brainerd
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 938
- Take the bus from Fargo to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
8h 12m$127–177Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane BIS - BJI
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Nisswabus
8h 50m$117–445Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 938
- Take the bus from Fargo to Nisswabus Jefferson Lines 928
11h 43m$138–202
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Nisswa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Nisswa is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Nisswa. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Brainerd via Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Bismarck and Nisswa is 339 miles. The road distance is 335.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Nisswa without a car is to bus via Brainerd which takes 8h 12m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Bismarck to Nisswa, including transfers.
Bismarck to Nisswa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Nisswa is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brainerd, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 12m.
Bismarck to Nisswa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Nisswa is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Bismarck to Nisswa.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Nisswa, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Nisswa via Fargo and Brainerd in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Fargo to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Bemidji to Nisswa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Bismarck to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Fargo to Nisswa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–100
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 146+ hotels available in Nisswa.