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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane SNA - GFK
    8h 49m
    $188–632

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane FAT - GFK
    8h 26m
    $117–471

  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 Grand Forksbus bus
    2d 8h
    $502–740

  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 Grand Forksbus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,529–2,356

  5. Drive  1,821.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Forkscar car 1,821.6 mi
    30h 6m
    $333–481

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane SMF - GFK
    7h 16m
    $128–513

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane SAN - GFK
    7h 31m
    $118–465

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane LGB - GFK
    11h 38m
    $157–671

California to Grand Forks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$502Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,475.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between California, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Grand Forks via Tulsa and Minneapolis in around 2d 8h.

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