There are 9 ways to get from North Dakota to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BIS - SFO
7h 52m$102–406Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
2d$453–734Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2d 4h$741–1,523Drive 1,758.3 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Oaklandcar 1,758.3 mi
27h 51m$321–464Fly Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane FAR - OAK
6h 37m$266–1,121Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BIS - OAK
8h 2m$136–608Fly Minot International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MOT - OAK
7h 6m$146–608Fly Dickinson Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DIK - OAK
6h 26m$158–635Fly Jamestown Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane JMS - OAK
6h 39m$153–668
North Dakota to Oakland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Oakland is to fly which costs $100 - $410 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Oakland is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Oakland via Fargo, Billings, MT, Cheyenne and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from North Dakota station to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Oakland via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between North Dakota and Oakland is 1315 miles. The road distance is 1768.5 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Oakland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $450 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from North Dakota to Oakland, including transfers.
North Dakota to Oakland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
North Dakota to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Oakland is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Oakland via Fargo, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver, Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Jamestown Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jamestown Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver, Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jamestown Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $130–190
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to Oakland bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Oakland is 2h behind North Dakota. It is currently 9:44 PM in North Dakota and 7:44 PM in Oakland.
North Dakota to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Oakland is 1769 miles. It takes approximately 27h 51m to drive from North Dakota to Oakland.
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