There are 8 ways to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BIS - LAX
6h 25m$88–385Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 10h$492–740Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 13h$754–1,793Drive 1,575.3 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Los Angelescar 1,575.3 mi
26h 6m$288–416Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane BIS - BUR
7h 12m$125–559Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane BIS - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
8h 11m$118–513Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane BIS - SNA
9h 43m$141–623Bus, train via Seattle
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
2d 14h$609–1,305
Bismarck to Los Angeles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $85 - $390 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Minneapolis and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Bismarck and Los Angeles is 1301 miles. The road distance is 1584.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $490 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Bismarck to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2 days 10h.
Bismarck to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Los Angeles is 2h behind Bismarck. It is currently 6:20 PM in Bismarck and 4:20 PM in Los Angeles.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Los Angeles Union Station via Minneapolis and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Billings to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
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Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Los Angeles is 1585 miles. It takes approximately 26h 6m to drive from Bismarck to Los Angeles.
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