There are 8 ways to get from Grand Junction to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane GJT - XWA
6h 11m$121–486Fly Grand Junction Regional Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane GJT - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
8h 6m$95–452Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
39h 26m$225–470Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
2d 1h$329–654Drive 839.1 mi
- Drive from Grand Junction to Willistoncar 839.1 mi
17h 2m$154–222Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
- Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MTJ - XWA
6h 16m$121–460Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
- Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane ASE - XWA
8h 55m$123–449Bus, train via Sioux Falls
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
42h 12m$332–593
Grand Junction to Williston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Williston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 17h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Williston. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Grand Junction and Williston is 696 miles. The road distance is 844 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Williston without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 26m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Grand Junction to Williston, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h.
Williston is 1h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 5:04 AM in Grand Junction and 6:04 AM in Williston.
Grand Junction to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
United Airlines flies from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Montrose Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 970-925-8484
- Website
- rfta.com
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- rfta.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Williston is 844 miles. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Grand Junction to Williston.
Book your Grand Junction to Williston train tickets online with Omio.
There are 24+ hotels available in Williston.

















