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

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

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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 25m
    $110–462

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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
    44h 55m
    $410–666

  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 12h
    $806–1,704

  4. Drive 1,572.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Bismarckcar car 1,572.1 mi
    25h 15m
    $287–415

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

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SJC - BIS
    7h 58m
    $122–564

  6. Train, bus via Billings

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 3h
    $558–1,064

San Francisco to Bismarck by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration44h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,283.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between San Francisco, 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 San Francisco Bus Station to Bismarck via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 44h 55m.

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