There are 4 ways to get from Minot to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MOT - SAN
6h 32m$102–472Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
2d 15h$1,443–2,319Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 17hDrive 1,711.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to San Diegocar 1,711.6 mi
28h 53m$313–452
Minot to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minot to San Diego is to fly which costs $100 - $480 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at San Diego via Bismarck, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
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 1364 miles. The road distance is 1721.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $1,400 - $2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Minot to San Diego, including transfers.
Minot to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
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 6h 32m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,400 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 15h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to San Diego via Portland and Los Angeles in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
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
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–390
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Minot to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
San Diego is 2h behind Minot. It is currently 20:02 in Minot and 18:02 in San Diego.
Minot to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to San Diego is 1722 miles. It takes approximately 28h 53m to drive from Minot to San Diego.
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