There are 7 ways to get from California to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SNA - XWA
6h 6m$192–607Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SAN - XWA
7h 9m$128–450Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
2d 7h$1,307–2,007Drive 1,523.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Willistoncar 1,523.2 mi
25h 56m$278–402Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SMF - XWA
6h 54m$142–518Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane SJC - XWA
7h 16m$146–520Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane FAT - XWA
8h 42m$131–476
California to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Williston is to fly which costs $120 - $450 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from California to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from California to Williston. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between California and Williston is 1276 miles. The road distance is 1532.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Williston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $1,300 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from California to Williston, including transfers.
California to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,300 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 7h.
Williston is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 7:13 AM in California and 9:13 AM in Williston.
California to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Williston Amtrak via Portland in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between California to Williston is 1532 miles. It takes approximately 25h 56m to drive from California to Williston.
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