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How to get fromCalifornia to Bismarckby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SMF - BIS
    6h 21m
    $132–603

  2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SNA - BIS
    8h 46m
    $106–486

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 13h
    $621–1,487

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    2d 17h
    $434–930

  5. Drive 1,575.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bismarckcar car 1,575.3 mi
    26h 27m
    $288–416

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SAN - BIS
    6h 25m
    $132–655

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane SJC - BIS
    6h 43m
    $136–606

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane FAT - BIS
    8h 8m
    $121–601

California to Bismarck by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$621Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bismarck via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 17h.

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