There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Williston by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Staples Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
10h 29m$349–511Drive 525.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brainerd to Willistoncar 525.8 mi
9h 30m$87–126Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane BRD - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
7h 57m$103–421Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
8h 31m$150–520
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Williston is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Williston is to fly and drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $100 - $430.
The distance between Brainerd and Williston is 540 miles. The road distance is 528.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Williston without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 29m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Brainerd to Williston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Williston is 529 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Brainerd to Williston.
There are 21+ hotels available in Williston.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Williston. However, you can take the taxi to Staples Station then take the train to Williston Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Brainerd to Williston in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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