There are 5 ways to get from Williston to Minnesota by car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
4h 23m$95–465Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Rochester
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Rochester (RST)plane MOT - RST
8h 53m$84–433Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
14h$180–453Drive 619.9 mi
- Drive from Williston to Minneapoliscar 619.9 mi
10h 29m$114–164Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
6h 8m$177–705
Williston to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to drive and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Williston and Minnesota is 586 miles. The road distance is 623.5 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs $180 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Williston to Minnesota, including transfers.
Williston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to train which takes 14h and costs $180 - $460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 6h 8m.
Williston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Minnesota is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Williston to Minnesota.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $170–460 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Minot International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
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
- $170–460
- Website
- Amtrak
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