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How to get fromIowa City to Bismarckby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Bismarck by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane CID - BIS
    7h 57m

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MLI - BIS
    8h 57m
    $95–446

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    18h 6m
    $158–232

  4. Drive  700.6 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Bismarckcar car 700.6 mi
    11h 49m
    $128–185

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    9h 3m
    $161–729

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane ORD - BIS
    9h 14m
    $102–420

Iowa City to Bismarck by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Bismarck via Des Moines and Minneapolis in around 18h 6m.

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