There are 4 ways to get from Minot to San Diego 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 from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MOT - SAN
7h 40m$134–606Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Portland
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
2d 15h$297–704Drive 1,708.8 mi
- Drive from Minot to San Diego1,708.8 mi
29h 23m$312–451Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)BIS - SAN
7h 42m$143–635
Minot to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to San Diego is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at San Diego via Portland and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Minot and San Diego is 1369 miles. The road distance is 1718.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $290 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Minot to San Diego, including transfers.
Minot to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to San Diego is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 2 days 15h.
San Diego is 2h behind Minot. It is currently 12:31 AM in Minot and 10:31 PM in San Diego.
Minot to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego via Portland and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
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
- $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
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Minot to San Diego is 1719 miles. It takes approximately 29h 23m to drive from Minot to San Diego.
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