There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Williston by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)DTW - XWA
7h 50m$132–497Fly Detroit to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)DTW - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Williston
9h 17m$104–457Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationFlixBus 2550
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Williston AmtrakEmpire Builder
28h 9m$135–398Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
28h 26m$180–438Drive 1,306.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Williston1,306.1 mi
21h 53m$239–345Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)GRR - XWA
7h 35m$174–709Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston AmtrakEmpire Builder
28h 19m$247–557
Michigan to Williston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Williston is to fly and drive which costs $100 - $460 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Williston. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 19m.
The distance between Michigan and Williston is 1107 miles. The road distance is 1313.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Williston without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 9m and costs $130 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Michigan to Williston, including transfers.
Michigan to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 28h 19m.
Williston is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 4:08 PM in Michigan and 3:08 PM in Williston.
Michigan to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Williston Amtrak via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Madison, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Green Bay, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Green Bay, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Madison, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Detroit to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $85–240
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $120–290
- Business - advance purchase
- $170–700
- Business Class
- $260–650
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- 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
- $200–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Williston is 1314 miles. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Michigan to Williston.
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