There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Bismarck by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane DSM - BIS
4h 40m$103–491Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
14h 28m$167–231Drive 667.8 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Bismarckcar 667.8 mi
10h 32m$122–177Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
14h 30m$165–230Bus #2
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
15h 1m$136–208
Des Moines to Bismarck by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bismarck is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bismarck is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Bismarck via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Des Moines and Bismarck is 515 miles. The road distance is 671.7 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bismarck without a car is to bus via Saint Paul which takes 14h 28m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Des Moines to Bismarck, including transfers.
Des Moines to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Bismarck is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 28m.
Des Moines to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Bismarck is 672 miles. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Des Moines to Bismarck.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Bismarck via St. Paul, Union Depot Station, Target Field Station Platform 2, and Minneapolis in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Des Moines to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
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