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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SNA - XWA
    5h 49m
    $222–547

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane FAT - XWA
    8h 25m
    $131–466

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2d 7h
    $722–1,561

  4. Drive 1,543.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Willistoncar car 1,543.6 mi
    25h 11m
    $282–407

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SMF - XWA
    6h 54m
    $162–608

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SAN - XWA
    7h 3m
    $138–510

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SJC - XWA
    7h 32m
    $156–560

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane ONT - XWA
    7h 57m
    $163–631

California to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between California, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other 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.

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