There are 8 ways to get from California to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SMF - MOT
7h 35m$135–617Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane FAT - MOT
10h 30m$103–553Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 10hDrive 1,646.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Minotcar 1,646.5 mi
28h 27m$301–434Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SAN - MOT
8h$134–667Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SJC - MOT
8h 54m$144–704Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SNA - MOT
10h 36m$114–554Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane LAS - MOT
10h 37m
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which costs $100 - $600 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from California to Minot station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Minot Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between California and Minot is 1228 miles. The road distance is 1656.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Minot without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from California to Minot, including transfers.
California to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 10h.
Minot is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 12:31 PM in California and 2:31 PM in Minot.
California to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Minot Station via Portland in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Los Angeles, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
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Yes, the driving distance between California to Minot is 1656 miles. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from California to Minot.
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