There are 8 ways to get from Williston to Houston by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane XWA - IAH
6h 56m$177–707Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane DIK - IAH
8h 57m$157–640Train, 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 Downtown Houstonbus
42h 22m$418–800Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
46h 49m$667–1,393Drive 1,585.7 mi
- Drive from Williston to Houstoncar 1,585.7 mi
27h 39m$290–418Drive to Minot International Airport, fly
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MOT - IAH
9h 6m$215–587Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus
46h 41m$503–1,015Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 4h$732–1,583
Williston to Houston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Houston is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 27h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Houston. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Williston and Houston is 1383 miles. The road distance is 1595 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Houston without a car is to train and bus via Kansas City which takes 42h 22m and costs $410 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Williston to Houston, including transfers.
Williston to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 4h.
Williston to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Houston is 1595 miles. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Williston to Houston.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver, Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver, Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Denver, San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $160–310
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