Main routes generally still existed in 1976.
Interstate Transportation Co. - operated until 1986 (to Triangle/below)
Original route: Bismarck-Minot-Williston/Portal
Jet-Base Shortway - operated 1954-1984
Original route: Jamestown-Minot
(acquired from Greyhound)
1954-1957 was Maier Coach Lines
Star Bus Lines - operated 1958-1991 (to Triangle/below)
Original route: Grand Forks-Devils Lake
(acquired from Greyhound)
1958-1960 was Balogh Coach Lines
Triangle Transportation Co. - operated until 2001 (to Jefferson Lines)
Trailways member (Triangle Trailways) 1994-1997
Bus companies generally listed in the July 1942 Russell's Guide or the 1952 Mass Transportation's Directory, and their predecessor and successor companies. This list is somewhat arbitrary and provides a general overview.
Carpenter Transport - operated until 1942
Original route: Williston-Dickinson-Bowman
Central Bus Line - operated until 1983
Original route: Bismarck-Pierre SD
1972-1983 was Nodak Stages
Dakota Bus Lines - operated until 1955
Operated various directions from Fargo
1953-1955 was Dakota Valley Bus Lines
Dobler Bus Line - operated 1950-1952
Original route: Bismarck-Ashley
Honker Lines - operated until 1956 (to Maier Coach Lines later Jet-Base Shortway/above)
Original route: Devils Lake-New Rockford-Carrington
Prior to 1947 was Studebaker Bus Line
Nodak Bus Lines - operated 1942-1954
Original route: Minot-Rolla
1942-1945 was Manitoba Motor Transit Lines
1945-1949 was Manitoba Border Bus Line
Stanley Transfer - operated until 1947
Original route: Minot-Watford
1945-1947 was Minot-Watford City Bus Line