There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Bismarck by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane RNO - BIS
5h 16m$100–460Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Salt Lake Citytrain
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
32h 56m$390–738Train, bus via Denver
- Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
47h 35m$596–1,066Drive 1,354.9 mi
- Drive from Reno to Bismarckcar 1,354.9 mi
21h 28m$248–358Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus
38h 58m$365–581
Reno to Bismarck by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Bismarck is to fly which costs $100 - $460 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Bismarck is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Bismarck via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 58m.
The distance between Reno and Bismarck is 1085 miles. The road distance is 1362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Bismarck without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 56m and costs $390 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Reno to Bismarck bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Reno to Bismarck is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 38h 58m.
There is no direct flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 16m and has one stopover.
Reno to Bismarck bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Bismarck via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 38h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
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More Questions & Answers
Bismarck is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 11:58 PM in Reno and 1:58 AM in Bismarck.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Bismarck is 1363 miles. It takes approximately 21h 28m to drive from Reno to Bismarck.
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport Airport.
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