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How to get fromNorth Dakota to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from North Dakota to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Jamestown Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JMS - SAN
    6h 43m
    $111–516

  2. Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BIS - FAT
    9h 24m
    $102–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $483–729

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 10h
    $1,577–2,480

  5. Drive  1,766.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Los Angelescar car 1,766.8 mi
    28h 54m
    $323–466

  6. Fly Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAR - SAN
    6h 41m
    $124–519

  7. Fly Dickinson Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DIK - SAN
    6h 50m
    $126–513

  8. Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BIS - SAN
    7h 52m
    $104–496

  9. Fly Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MOT - SAN
    7h 9m
    $104–486

  10. Train via Portland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 16h
    $1,527–2,445

North Dakota to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,389.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

United Airlines flies from Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Los Angeles Union Station via Fargo, Minneapolis, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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