There are 5 ways to get from Missouri to Bemidji by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane STL - BJI
6h 42m$104–506Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
16h 35m$183–273Drive 647.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Bemidjicar 647.1 mi
11h 18m$119–171Fly from Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MCI - BJI
6h 54m$106–514Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to MSP Airportbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
16h 56m$203–273
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Bemidji is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Bemidji is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Bemidji State Univ. via Des Moines, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Missouri and Bemidji is 669 miles. The road distance is 650.9 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Missouri to Bemidji, including transfers.
Missouri to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Bemidji is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 16h 35m.
Missouri to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Bemidji is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Missouri to Bemidji.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Bemidji State Univ. via Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Kansas City to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to MSP Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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