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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DSM - XWA
    4h 34m
    $158–626

  2. Fly from Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane OMA - XWA
    7h 51m
    $143–608

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 806 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    18h 26m
    $265–519

  4. Drive 862.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Willistoncar car 862.7 mi
    14h 21m
    $158–228

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

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SUX - XWA
    5h 38m
    $156–550

  6. Bus to Sioux Falls, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sioux City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane FSD - XWA
    7h 39m
    $160–516

  7. Bus, train via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    20h 11m
    $267–523

Iowa to Williston by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration18h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

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

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