There are 4 ways to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BIS - MSP
2h 7m$69–389Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938 / ...
8h 27m$103–143Drive 436.3 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Saint Paulcar 436.3 mi
6h 46m$80–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
10h 46m$140–248
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at 5th St & Cedar Station via 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Bismarck and Saint Paul is 397 miles. The road distance is 438.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Bismarck to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $65 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 27m.
Bismarck to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Saint Paul is 439 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Bismarck to Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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