There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Williston by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Portland International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane PDX - XWA
7h 26m$193–758Fly Portland International Airport 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 33m$167–743Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Williston Amtraktrain
24h 16m$172–334Drive 1,123 mi
- Drive from Portland to Willistoncar 1,123 mi
19h 52m$205–296Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
- Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane EUG - XWA
11h 39m$289–1,083Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
24h 36m$220–800
Portland to Williston by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Williston is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Williston is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $190 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart twice 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 bus and train which takes 24h 16m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 26m 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 26m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $800 and takes 24h 36m.
Williston is 2h ahead of Portland. It is currently 7:36 PM in Portland and 9:36 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?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $220–800 and the journey takes 24h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Eugene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Williston is 1130 miles. It takes approximately 19h 52m to drive from Portland to Williston.
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