There are 7 ways to get from North Dakota to San Francisco 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 Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAR - SFO
6h 27m$201–576Fly Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BIS - SFO
7h 33m$100–414Bus
- 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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2d 1h$453–734Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2d 5h$721–1,524Drive 1,764.4 mi
- Drive from Fargo to San Franciscocar 1,764.4 mi
28h$322–466Fly Minot International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MOT - SFO
7h 39m$106–434Fly Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane FAR - OAK
6h 46m$257–1,122
North Dakota to San Francisco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to San Francisco is to fly which costs $100 - $420 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from North Dakota to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Fargo, Billings, MT, Cheyenne and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from North Dakota station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Portland and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between North Dakota and San Francisco is 1474 miles. The road distance is 1774.7 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $450 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from North Dakota to San Francisco, including transfers.
North Dakota to San Francisco bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
North Dakota to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to San Francisco Bus Station via Fargo, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver, Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver, Bishop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
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
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- 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
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $130–190
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to San Francisco bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
San Francisco is 2h behind North Dakota. It is currently 4:46 PM in North Dakota and 2:46 PM in San Francisco.
North Dakota to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to San Francisco is 1775 miles. It takes approximately 28h to drive from North Dakota to San Francisco.
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