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How to get fromBuffalo to Willistonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane BUF - XWA
    8h 24m
    $152–607

  2. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane BUF - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 54m
    $124–587

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    33h 44m
    $392–1,092

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    34h 11m
    $302–624

  5. Drive  1,504.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Willistoncar car 1,504.2 mi
    26h 57m
    $275–397

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane YYZ - XWA
    11h 45m
    $155–564

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Williston Amtraktrain train
    39h 59m
    $335–763

Buffalo to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration33h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Williston Amtrak via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 33h 44m.

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