There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 35m$113–499Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane RST - XWA
7h 24m$101–452Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 27m$163–374Drive 617.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Willistoncar 617.7 mi
10h 50m$113–163Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane DLH - XWA
5h 56m$106–426
Minnesota to Williston by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Williston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Williston. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Williston Amtrak via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Minnesota and Williston is 576 miles. The road distance is 621.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Williston without a car is to train which takes 14h 27m and costs $160 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Minnesota to Williston, including transfers.
Minnesota to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $380 and takes 14h 27m.
Minnesota to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Williston is 621 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Minnesota to Williston.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–370 and the journey takes 12h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $160–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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