There are 7 ways to get from Williston to Austin by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane XWA - AUS
6h 28m$206–805Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DIK - AUS
8h 24m$176–738Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
41h 19m$425–808Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
2d 3h$731–1,545Drive 1,530.3 mi
- Drive from Williston to Austincar 1,530.3 mi
26h 42m$280–404Drive to Minot International Airport, fly
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MOT - AUS
8h 21m$184–785Train, bus
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
45h 37m$516–1,032
Williston to Austin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Austin is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 26h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Austin. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Williston and Austin is 1316 miles. The road distance is 1539.2 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Austin without a car is to train and bus via Kansas City which takes 41h 19m and costs $420 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Williston to Austin, including transfers.
Williston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 3h.
Williston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Austin is 1539 miles. It takes approximately 26h 42m to drive from Williston to Austin.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Austin via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Minot International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $170–330
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