There are 9 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 50m$134–605Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane SNA - MOT
10h 22m$103–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 10h$559–1,306Drive 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 55m$134–657Fly 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 28m$138–658Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane FAT - MOT
10h 58m$123–603Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane LGB - MOT
7h 50m$103–493Bus 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 38m$157–503
California to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which costs $100 - $470 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from California to Minot is to fly which takes 7h 50m 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 $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 50m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 10h.
Minot is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 5:45 AM in California and 7:45 AM 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 two other 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
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Phoenix, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Oakland, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minot International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
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
- $260–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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