There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck by plane, bus, car, or train
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
2h 58m$62–372Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson 931 / ...
9h 6m$102–142Drive 436.5 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Bismarckcar 436.5 mi
6h 47m$80–116Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus
10h 18m$138–241
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Bismarck via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Bismarck is 397 miles. The road distance is 439.1 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Bismarck is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 6m.
Saint Paul to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Bismarck is 439 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Saint Paul to Bismarck.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck twice daily. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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