There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Bismarck by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane RST - BIS
6h 17m$56–377Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 966
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
11h 10m$131–182Drive 507.6 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Bismarckcar 507.6 mi
8h 13m$93–134Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
3h 39m$110–430
Rochester to Bismarck by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Bismarck is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Bismarck is to bus and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Bismarck via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and Bismarck is 458 miles. The road distance is 510.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Rochester to Bismarck, including transfers.
Rochester to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $55 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 10m.
Rochester to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Bismarck is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Rochester to Bismarck.
What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Bismarck via Minneapolis in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rochester to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
- Phone
- + 1 507-280-9270
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/minneapolis-st-paul-airport/rochester
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