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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bismarck to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BIS - LAX
    5h 44m
    $87–377

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Drive  1,575.3 mi

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

  5. 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

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BIS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $105–458

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BIS - SNA
    10h 24m
    $154–650

Bismarck to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration42h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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 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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