Walking in Bismarck, North Dakota, is not the most practical way to get around for most daily needs. The city is largely car-dependent, with many areas requiring a vehicle for errands or commuting. While there are some walkable neighborhoods and paths, distances between key destinations can be significant, and the infrastructure is not uniformly pedestrian-friendly. Additionally, the region’s weather, particularly in winter, can make walking less appealing due to cold temperatures and snow. However, for short trips or recreational strolls, certain areas may offer a pleasant walking experience.

由於 Bismarck 市內有成熟的單車和行人路網絡, 單車也是另一種穿梭其外地區的方式。很多地區都可以租用單車, 基礎設施包括連接市內主要地區的步道和路線。然而, 目的地之間的距離和季節性天氣狀況等因素, 可能會影響騎單車的舒適度和便利性。單車基本設施支援單車交通選擇, 但乘客亦應考慮當地地勢情況, 規劃路線。

比斯馬克的公共交通由固定路線巴士系統 Capital Area Transit (CAT) 提供，連接比斯馬克和曼丹，共有六條路線。這些巴士於星期一至星期五，由清晨營運至傍晚。雖然系統覆蓋主要地區，但營運時間及覆蓋範圍有限，某些行程可能需要額外規劃。市內基建支援公共交通，但由於地區分佈較廣及天氣可能帶來挑戰，根據目的地及出行時間，其他交通方式或會更為實用。