There are 7 ways to get from Polson to Williston by car, train, plane, or bus
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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Polson to Essex Stationcar
- Take the train from Essex Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
11h 44m$68–196Drive 602.6 mi
- Drive from Polson to Willistoncar 602.6 mi
12h 52m$110–159Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSO - XWA
7h 13m$147–542Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Polson to Kalispell Regional Medical Centercar
- Take the bus from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain
12h 9m$95–134Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane FCA - XWA
7h 31m$151–551Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane MSO - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
9h 7m$126–507Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane FCA - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
11h 30m$130–516
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polson to Williston is to drive and bus and train which costs $90 - $140 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Polson to Williston is to drive and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $140 - $550.
The distance between Polson and Williston is 614 miles. The road distance is 606.2 miles.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Polson to Williston, including transfers.
Williston is 1h ahead of Polson. It is currently 7:37 PM in Polson and 8:37 PM in Williston.
Yes, the driving distance between Polson to Williston is 606 miles. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Polson to Williston.
There are 24+ hotels available in Williston.
What companies run services between Polson, MT, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
There is no direct connection from Polson to Williston. However, you can drive to Essex Station then take the train to Williston Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from Polson to Williston in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Essex Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–130
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $65–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $90–380
- Business Class
- $140–400
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- tctransit@gmail.com
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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