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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Bismarck by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane LAX - BIS
    6h 16m
    $88–403

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane BUR - BIS
    6h 18m
    $87–409

  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
    $492–735

  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
    $779–1,807

  5. Drive  1,575.3 mi

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

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane ONT - BIS
    7h 18m
    $107–486

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SNA - BIS
    9h 22m
    $110–479

  8. Train, bus via Seattle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 13h
    $619–1,323

Los Angeles to Bismarck by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 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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