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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BIS - SNA
    6h 49m
    $192–716

  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
    8h 3m
    $112–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fargo Airport to MSP Terminal 1bus bus Far
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Faribaultbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Faribault to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $439–759

  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
    $923–1,945

  5. Drive 1,766.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fargo to Los Angelescar car 1,766.8 mi
    29h 17m
    $323–466

  6. 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 36m
    $134–606

  7. 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
    6h 53m
    $144–606

  8. Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIS - SJC
    7h 42m
    $138–608

  9. 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
    $896–1,833

North Dakota to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$923Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fargo to Los Angeles Union Station via Fargo Airport, MSP Terminal 1, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Faribault, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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