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How to get fromOakland to Bismarckby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Bismarck by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SFO - BIS
    6h 48m
    $96–423

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    44h 30m
    $409–614

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    45h 36m
    $498–954

  4. Drive  1,566.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Bismarckcar car 1,566.1 mi
    25h 8m
    $286–413

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SJC - BIS
    7h 23m
    $110–482

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SMF - BIS
    8h 58m
    $125–525

Oakland to Bismarck by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Bismarck via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 44h 30m.

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