There are 3 ways to get from Bismarck to Williston by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane BIS - XWA
5h 18m$132–484Drive 218.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bismarck to Willistoncar 218.2 mi
3h 51m$40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain
15h 33m$215–408
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Williston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Williston is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Bismarck and Williston is 187 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Williston without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 33m and costs $210 - $410.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Bismarck to Williston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Williston is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bismarck to Williston.
There are 23+ hotels available in Williston.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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