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How to get fromSan Francisco to North Dakotaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to North Dakota by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SFO - BIS
    7h 9m
    $112–464

  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 Fargobus bus
    2d 1h
    $458–734

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $733–1,584

  4. Drive 1,763.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Fargocar car 1,763.7 mi
    28h 3m
    $322–465

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane OAK - DIK
    7h 14m
    $150–587

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Hector International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane OAK - FAR
    6h 56m
    $148–623

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Jamestown Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jamestown Municipal Airport (JMS)plane plane OAK - JMS
    7h 45m
    $145–569

San Francisco to North Dakota by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and North Dakota, 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 Fargo via Sparks Transit Center, Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Fargo in around 2d 1h.

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