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
8h 4m$134–655Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SNA - MOT
10h 26m$108–488Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 10h$259–624Drive 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
7h 40m$144–707Fly 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 33m$148–658Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane FAT - MOT
10h 25m$133–653Bus 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
California to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $140 - $750.
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 $250 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 8h 4m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 2 days 10h.
Minot is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 8:39 PM in California and 10:39 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) 4 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 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $110–320
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $160–370
- Business - advance purchase
- $230–900
- Business Class
- $330–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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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