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How to get fromBismarck to Spirit Lakeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Spirit Lake by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Fargo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus bus
    11h 11m
    $212–292

  2. Drive  476.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bismarck to Spirit Lakecar car 476.8 mi
    8h 42m
    $87–126

  3. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane BIS - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Jacksonbus bus
    7h 43m
    $176–516

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 938
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    12h 56m
    $222–295

  5. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane BIS - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Spirit Lakecar car
    12h 40m
    $112–491

  6. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BIS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Jacksonbus bus
    7h 14m
    $188–571

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Sioux Falls (FSD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Spirit Lake, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bismarck to Spirit Lake via Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Jackson in around 11h 11m.

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