There are 3 ways to get from Missoula to Bismarck by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSO - BIS
6h 26m$140–650Drive 709.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Missoula to Bismarckcar 709.1 mi
11h 32m$130–187Bus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus Jefferson 942 / ...
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 938
13h 35m$179–255
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Bismarck is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Missoula to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Missoula and arriving at Bismarck via Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Missoula and Bismarck is 642 miles. The road distance is 713.2 miles.
The best way to get from Missoula to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Missoula to Bismarck, including transfers.
Missoula to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Missoula station.
The best way to get from Missoula to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 13h 35m.
Missoula to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Bismarck is 1h ahead of Missoula. It is currently 6:32 PM in Missoula and 7:32 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Bismarck via Billings in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Bismarck is 713 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Missoula to Bismarck.
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