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There are 10 ways to get from California to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SMF - MOT
    7h 32m
    $104–485

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SAN - MOT
    8h 55m
    $80–377

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Minot Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 10h
    $1,356–2,107

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bismarckbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minotbus bus
    2d 11h
    $552–805

  5. Drive  1,649.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Minotcar car 1,649.1 mi
    27h 49m
    $273–394

  6. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SJC - MOT
    8h 6m
    $118–558

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane FAT - MOT
    8h 27m
    $93–433

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SNA - MOT
    9h 42m
    $101–466

  9. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane LGB - MOT
    8h 29m
    $153–753

  10. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane LAS - MOT
    10h 33m

California to Minot by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,221 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Minot Station via Portland in around 2d 10h.

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