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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 San Diego International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane SAN - DIK
    6h 51m
    $136–524

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane FAT - BIS
    8h 38m
    $103–453

  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 Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    2d 5h
    $451–757

  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
    $918–1,946

  5. Drive 1,766.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fargocar car 1,766.9 mi
    29h 16m
    $323–466

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SAN - FAR
    6h 42m
    $144–460

  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
    $134–605

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SAN - BIS
    7h 18m
    $114–487

  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
    $888–1,878

California to North Dakota by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$918Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gtc via Tulsa, Minneapolis, Moorhead - MNSU, and Shelter 128 in around 2d 5h.

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