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How to get fromDes Moines to Bismarckby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    4h 40m
    $128–621

  2. Drive 667.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bismarckcar car 667.9 mi
    10h 32m
    $122–177

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus Jefferson 931
    13h 55m
    $144–222

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    16h 48m
    $215–361

Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Minneapolis in around 13h 55m.

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