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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BIS - SFO
    5h 52m
    $101–402

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    45h
    $414–665

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train
    46h 45m
    $572–1,049

  4. Drive 1,572.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to San Franciscocar car 1,572.9 mi
    25h 12m
    $287–415

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIS - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    7h 17m
    $146–583

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BIS - OAK
    6h 30m
    $144–599

Bismarck to San Francisco by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration45hAverage Duration
Ticket$414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,283.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to San Francisco Bus Station via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 45h.

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