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How to get fromWatford City to Californiaby car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford City to California by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane XWA - SNA
    6h 47m
    $180–679

  2. Drive, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane XWA - FAT
    8h 28m
    $111–475

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2d 9h
    $826–1,233

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 10h
    $1,446–2,373

  5. Drive  1,524.9 mi

    1. Drive from Watford City to Los Angelescar car 1,524.9 mi
    25h 35m
    $279–402

  6. Drive, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane XWA - SAN
    7h 19m
    $112–479

  7. Drive, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane XWA - SMF
    7h 23m
    $132–618

  8. Drive, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car car
    2. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane XWA - SJC
    7h 40m
    $126–570

Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,309.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Watford City, ND, USA and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Watford City to California. However, you can drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), then take the taxi to Anaheim. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williston Amtrak, take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Las Vegas Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

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