There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Minot International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SAN - MOT
7h 23m$87–379Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain
2d 14h$1,420–2,307Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
2d 15h$575–849Drive 1,710.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Minotcar 1,710.8 mi
28h 53m$313–451Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane SAN - BIS
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus
9h 31m$120–420
San Diego to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Minot is to fly which costs $85 - $380 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Minot. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Minot via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis and Bismarck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Minot station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Minot Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between San Diego and Minot is 1364 miles. The road distance is 1720.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Minot without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $1,400 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from San Diego to Minot, including transfers.
San Diego to Minot bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,400 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also bus, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Minot Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–410
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Bus from Minneapolis to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Minot bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Minot is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 3:34 PM in San Diego and 5:34 PM in Minot.
San Diego to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Minot is 1721 miles. It takes approximately 28h 53m to drive from San Diego to Minot.
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