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How to get fromIowa to Willistonby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DSM - XWA
    4h 35m
    $168–726

  2. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SUX - XWA
    5h 46m
    $146–520

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    18h 41m
    $192–490

  4. Drive 860.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Willistoncar car 860.3 mi
    14h 45m
    $157–227

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane OMA - XWA
    7h 30m
    $163–708

Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours.

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