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How to get fromCalifornia to Bismarckby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Bismarck by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SNA - BIS
    5h 38m
    $152–542

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SAN - BIS
    6h 24m
    $82–385

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 8h
    $522–760

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,549–2,376

  5. Drive  1,575.3 mi

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

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SMF - BIS
    6h 30m
    $102–463

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SJC - BIS
    6h 42m
    $106–476

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane FAT - BIS
    7h 25m
    $91–431

  9. Train, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,019–1,617

California to Bismarck by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bismarck via Tulsa and Minneapolis in around 2d 8h.

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