There are 8 ways to get from Minot to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MOT - SAN
6h 53m$134–606Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MOT - FAT
8h 36m$112–492Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2d 11h$797–1,659Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 13h$506–839Drive 1,667.9 mi
- Drive from Minot to Los Angelescar 1,667.9 mi
27h 17m$305–440Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MOT - SNA
6h 47m$192–716Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MOT - SMF
7h 9m$144–656Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MOT - SJC
7h 39m$138–608
Minot to California by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to California is to fly which costs $110 - $500 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to California is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to California station. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Bismarck, Minneapolis and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to California. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Minot and California is 1370 miles. The road distance is 1677.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Minot to California, including transfers.
Minot to California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to California is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 2 days 13h.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to Los Angeles via Portland in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to California bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
California is 2h behind Minot. It is currently 12:48 PM in Minot and 10:48 AM in California.
Minot to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to California is 1678 miles. It takes approximately 27h 17m to drive from Minot to California.
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