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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)MOT - FAT
10h 48m$132–652Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to PortlandEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
2d 11h$347–729Drive 1,646.4 mi
- Drive from Minot to Los Angeles1,646.4 mi
28h 21m$301–434Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MOT - SAN
7h 56m$154–756Fly to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)MOT - SMF
8h 7m$164–756Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)MOT - SJC
9h 55m$158–758Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)MOT - SNA
10h 16m$138–658
Minot to California by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to California is to fly which costs $130 - $700 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to California is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $150 - $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 1243 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 $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 10h 48m 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 10h 48m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.
California is 2h behind Minot. It is currently 11:53 AM in Minot and 9:53 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, Allegiant Air, and Delta fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 3 times a day. 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Minot International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $190–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- 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 21m to drive from Minot to California.
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