Rome2Rio

How to get fromSacramento to Minotby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus

Find Transport to Minot

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SMF - MOT
    7h 46m
    $104–465

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 14m
    $525–1,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station 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
    5. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    44h 25m
    $442–644

  4. Drive  1,510.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Minotcar car 1,510.9 mi
    25h 13m
    $276–399

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SMF - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar car
    8h 39m
    $119–488

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SFO - MOT
    10h 43m
    $125–481

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SJC - MOT
    10h 50m
    $141–566

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane RNO - MOT
    10h 29m
    $120–500

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SMF - BIS
    2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    10h 38m
    $136–507

Sacramento to Minot by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$525Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Minot.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,220.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Minot Station via Portland in around 44h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There