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How to get fromSeattle to Willistonby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Williston by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SEA - XWA
    7h 32m
    $138–498

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus Nwl 737 / ...
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    24h 21m
    $509–832

  3. Drive  1,061.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Willistoncar car 1,061.1 mi
    18h 29m
    $194–280

  4. Fly to Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY)plane plane SEA - SDY
    2. Take the taxi from Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY) to Willistontaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $223–573

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    24h 26m
    $600–1,000

Seattle to Williston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 887.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Williston Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 24h 26m.

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