There are 10 ways to get from California to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SMF - FAR
6h 39m$144–668Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SNA - FAR
8h 47m$118–511Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 10h$625–1,442Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
2d 14h$417–870Drive 1,767 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Fargocar 1,767 mi
29h 15m$323–466Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SAN - FAR
6h 39m$154–720Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SJC - FAR
7h 17m$148–670Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane FAT - FAR
8h 4m$143–666Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane LGB - FAR
7h 4m$123–566Train via Portland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 15h$602–1,392
California to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Fargo is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from California to Fargo is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Fargo. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Fargo via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between California and Fargo is 1394 miles. The road distance is 1777.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from California to Fargo, including transfers.
California to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from California to Fargo is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 2 days 14h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Fargo Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Los Angeles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Hector International Airport via Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Hector International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Hector International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Fargo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fargo is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 2:04 AM in California and 4:04 AM in Fargo.
California to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Fargo is 1777 miles. It takes approximately 29h 15m to drive from California to Fargo.
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