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How to get fromSan Diego to Bismarckby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SAN - BIS
    5h 13m
    $100–470

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 12h
    $504–838

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fargo to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 17h
    $996–2,087

  4. Drive 1,636.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Bismarckcar car 1,636.9 mi
    27h 34m
    $299–432

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 17h
    $748–1,471

  6. Train, bus via Portland

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Bismarckbus bus
    3d 3h
    $993–2,094

San Diego to Bismarck by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,300 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Bismarck via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Minneapolis in around 2d 12h.

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