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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane AUS - XWA
    7h 26m
    $151–657

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane AUS - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    9h 51m
    $133–637

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    5. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    40h 47m
    $192–581

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2d 2h
    $337–757

  5. Drive 1,530.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Willistoncar car 1,530.1 mi
    27h 4m
    $280–404

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane AUS - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar car
    9h 29m
    $135–592

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SAT - XWA
    9h 29m
    $174–740

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Williston Amtraktrain train
    45h 28m
    $277–656

Austin to Williston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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