There are 5 ways to get from Fargo to Williston by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
7h 46m$220–340Drive 388.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Willistoncar 388.2 mi
6h 40m$71–103Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane FAR - XWA
5h 41m$182–469Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane FAR - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
6h 24m$104–439Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane FAR - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
7h 55m$131–524
Fargo to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Williston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Williston is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $180 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fargo Amtrak Station station and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Fargo and Williston is 400 miles. The road distance is 390.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Williston without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $220 - $340.
The train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak takes 7h 46m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fargo to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Williston is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $220 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $470 and takes 5h 41m.
Fargo to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Williston is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Fargo to Williston.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $220–340 and the journey takes 7h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Hector International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Hector International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- Website
- Amtrak
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