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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Bismarckby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Bismarck by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane CID - BIS
    6h 9m
    $132–752

  2. Drive 672 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Bismarckcar car 672 mi
    11h 17m
    $123–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    18h 51m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    25h 31m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Bismarck via Iowa City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 18h 51m.

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