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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane PHL - XWA
    9h 5m
    $243–659

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane PHL - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    9h 28m
    $165–739

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    42h 31m
    $370–778

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    42h 54m
    $523–1,936

  5. Drive  1,785.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Willistoncar car 1,785.2 mi
    29h 29m
    $326–471

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane EWR - XWA
    9h 43m
    $232–860

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane BWI - XWA
    9h 36m
    $244–1,463

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane PHL - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar car
    10h 47m
    $217–894

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $578–1,479

Philadelphia to Williston by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Williston Amtrak via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 42h 54m.

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