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How to get fromCincinnati to Bismarckby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Bismarck by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Covington

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane CVG - BIS
    6h 8m
    $142–752

  2. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SDF - BIS
    6h 36m
    $129–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    24h 5m
    $212–329

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    28h 29m
    $436–742

  5. Drive  1,118.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Bismarckcar car 1,118.4 mi
    18h 15m
    $205–295

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    24h 9m
    $369–562

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    24h 58m
    $228–322

Cincinnati to Bismarck by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Bismarck via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 24h 5m.

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