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How to get fromAlexandria to Willistonby car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Williston by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Drive from Alexandria to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane BRD - XWA
    6h 26m
    $127–459

  2. Drive 494.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alexandria to Willistoncar car 494.2 mi
    8h 22m
    $91–131

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    11h 13m
    $295–500

  4. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSP - XWA
    6h 18m
    $169–547

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    3. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 1m
    $141–497

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Williston. However, you can drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then take the taxi to Williston. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Staples Station then take the train to Williston Amtrak.

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