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North Dakota’s Midwestern location and proximity to the Canada make it easily accessible by many modes
of transportation. Major interstate highways cross the state, including I-29 running north to south
from Canada to South Dakota, and I-94, running east to west from Minnesota to Montana. Major US
highways include US 2, US 81, US 281, US 83, and US 85. Important state highways include Highways 5
and 200.
Major airports within North Dakota include Bismarck
Municipal Airport, with approximately 148,000 enplaned passengers annually, and Minot International Airport. North Dakota offers 90 public airports and
approximately 220 private airfields.
Most of the rail systems in North Dakota are operated by Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Additional line operators include Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad (DMVW) and Red River Valley and Western Railroad. Passenger rail service to North Dakota is
provided by Amtrak, whose Empire Builder route extends from Seattle, Washington to Chicago Illinois, offering
North Dakota stops in Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Rugby, Minot, Stanley, and Williston.
North Dakota’s largest cities offer public transit options for commuters. The Fargo metropolitan
area offers the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Transit
(MAT), with 18 routes and paratransit options. Bismarck and Mandan are served by Capital Area Transit (CAT) buses and Bis-Man Transit, with service for disabled passengers. Minot provides City Bus, and South
Basin Transportation (SBT) operates a rural public transportation system in a seven county area of
north central North Dakota, particularly catering to elderly and special needs individuals.
Intercity travel in the Peach Garden State is provided by Greyhound Lines and Jefferson
Lines.
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