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

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There are 7 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
    7h 11m
    $111–473

  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 20m
    $420–676

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 11h
    $810–1,685

  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
    8h 1m
    $130–562

  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
    9h 4m
    $162–666

  7. Train, bus via Billings

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tacomabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    47h 32m

Oakland to Bismarck by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration44h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Bismarck via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 44h 20m.

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