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How to get fromNew Orleans to Bismarckby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Bismarck by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MSY - BIS
    7h 7m
    $152–702

  2. Train, bus via Fargo

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    38h 56m
    $568–1,120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    39h 5m
    $317–561

  4. Drive 1,552.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Bismarckcar car 1,552.5 mi
    27h 19m
    $284–410

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane GPT - BIS
    9h 3m
    $197–762

  6. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane LFT - BIS
    9h 45m
    $179–658

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    39h 34m
    $473–872

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,301.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Bismarck via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, and Minneapolis in around 39h 5m.

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