There are 5 ways to get from Spirit Lake to Bismarck by bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Fargo
best- Take the bus from Jackson to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus
11h 11m$211–294Drive 473.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spirit Lake to Bismarckcar 473.9 mi
8h 45m$87–125Bus to Sioux Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Jackson to Sioux Fallsbus
- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane FSD - BIS
6h 57m$178–524Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 931
12h 21m$221–294Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Jackson to Minneapolisbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
6h 50m$188–576
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spirit Lake to Bismarck is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Spirit Lake to Bismarck is to bus and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Spirit Lake to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Bismarck via Sioux Falls and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Spirit Lake and Bismarck is 549 miles. The road distance is 476.7 miles.
The best way to get from Spirit Lake to Bismarck without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 11h 11m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Spirit Lake to Bismarck, including transfers.
Spirit Lake to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Jackson station.
Spirit Lake to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spirit Lake to Bismarck is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Spirit Lake to Bismarck.
There are 35+ hotels available in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Spirit Lake, IA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Spirit Lake to Bismarck via Jackson, Sioux Falls, and Fargo in around 11h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sioux Falls to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Jackson to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Sioux Falls to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fargo to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Jackson to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Jackson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Jackson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–70
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