There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane PDX - XWA
7h 21m$193–708Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane PDX - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
9h 21m$167–693Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
24h 36m$340–750Drive 1,123 mi
- Drive from Portland to Willistoncar 1,123 mi
19h 53m$205–296Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
24h 41m$275–574
Portland to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Williston is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $190 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 36m.
The distance between Portland and Williston is 935 miles. The road distance is 1129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Williston without a car is to train which takes 24h 36m and costs $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Portland to Williston, including transfers.
Portland to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 24h 36m.
Williston is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 2:32 PM in Portland and 4:32 PM in Williston.
Portland to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Williston Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $340–750 and the journey takes 24h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Williston is 1130 miles. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Portland to Williston.
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