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How to get fromBismarck to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bismarck to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BIS - SNA
    6h 31m
    $187–690

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BIS - FAT
    7h 43m
    $103–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    42h 40m
    $426–616

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattlebus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,019–1,655

  5. Drive  1,575.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Los Angelescar car 1,575.3 mi
    26h 6m
    $288–416

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BIS - SAN
    6h 11m
    $108–487

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIS - SJC
    6h 46m
    $131–565

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BIS - BUR
    6h 50m
    $127–571

Bismarck to California by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration42h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,285.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Billings, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 42h 40m.

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