There are 7 ways to get from Minot to California by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 54m$164–756Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MOT - FAT
9h 5m$142–652Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2d 11h$675–1,521Drive 1,646.4 mi
- Drive from Minot to Los Angelescar 1,646.4 mi
28h 29m$301–434Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MOT - SMF
7h 51m$184–856Fly 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 53m$168–758Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MOT - SNA
10h 15m$158–708
Minot to California by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to California is to drive which costs $300 - $440 and takes 28h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to California is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $160 - $800.
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 1656 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to California without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Minot to California, including transfers.
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 54m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 11h.
California is 2h behind Minot. It is currently 5:39 AM in Minot and 3:39 AM in California.
Minot to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and California, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines 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
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Minot Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Minot to California is 1656 miles. It takes approximately 28h 29m to drive from Minot to California.
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