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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Yeager Airport

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CRW - XWA
    9h 28m
    $193–720

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union 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
    35h 17m
    $389–762

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    36h 10m
    $500–1,050

  4. Drive 1,505.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Willistoncar car 1,505.3 mi
    25h 27m
    $275–397

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CMH - XWA
    11h 15m
    $199–795

Charleston to Williston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration35h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 36h 10m.

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