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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bismarck to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
    5h 16m
    $191–688

  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 14m
    $108–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $462–760

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $814–1,793

  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
    5h 36m
    $122–535

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BIS - SMF
    6h 3m
    $133–578

  8. 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 22m
    $136–572

  9. Bus, train via Seattle

    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 Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 14h
    $629–1,305

Bismarck to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,285.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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 via Minneapolis and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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