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How to get fromBismarck to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bismarck to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BIS - SAN
    5h 40m
    $173–800

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BIS - SNA
    7h 53m
    $139–626

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2d 2h
    $323–759

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 13h
    $622–1,567

  5. Drive 1,575.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Los Angelescar car 1,575.3 mi
    26h 28m
    $288–416

  6. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane BIS - FAT
    7h 26m
    $152–709

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BIS - SMF
    6h 32m
    $177–809

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BIS - SJC
    6h 37m
    $206–918

Bismarck to California by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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