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How to get fromCalifornia to North Dakotaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Bismarck Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SNA - BIS
    5h 51m
    $149–514

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SAN - BIS
    7h 11m
    $84–387

  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 Fargobus bus
    2d 6h
    $492–721

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 10h
    $1,574–2,521

  5. Drive  1,766.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fargocar car 1,766.9 mi
    28h 54m
    $323–466

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane SAN - DIK
    6h 55m
    $106–414

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SMF - BIS
    7h 6m
    $99–455

  8. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane FAT - BIS
    8h 9m
    $93–423

  9. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 15h
    $1,508–2,410

California to North Dakota by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,289.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between California, USA and North Dakota, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fargo via Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Fargo in around 2d 6h.

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