There are 10 ways to get from North Dakota to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 from Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAR - SAN
5h 37m$242–1,014Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BIS - SAN
7h$122–602Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 12h$483–819Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
2d 12h$940–2,003Drive 1,829.3 mi
- Drive from Fargo to San Diegocar 1,829.3 mi
30h 20m$334–483Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DIK - SAN
5h 58m$144–578Fly from Jamestown Municipal Airport
- Fly from Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane JMS - SAN
6h 11m$139–611Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane XWA - SAN
5h 43m$165–603Fly from Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MOT - SAN
6h 16m$132–602Train via Portland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
2d 20h$925–1,927
North Dakota to San Diego by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to San Diego is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at San Diego via Fargo, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from North Dakota station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between North Dakota and San Diego is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1840 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $480 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from North Dakota to San Diego, including transfers.
North Dakota to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
North Dakota to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $850 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $900 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to San Diego via Fargo, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Jamestown Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
San Diego is 2h behind North Dakota. It is currently 5:53 PM in North Dakota and 3:53 PM in San Diego.
North Dakota to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to San Diego is 1840 miles. It takes approximately 30h 20m to drive from North Dakota to San Diego.
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