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

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CAE - XWA
    10h 57m
    $352–1,356

  2. Train to Savannah, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SAV - XWA
    10h 36m
    $315–996

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    5. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    47h 44m
    $444–886

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2d 3h
    $754–1,541

  5. Drive 1,791.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Willistoncar car 1,791.1 mi
    31h 12m
    $327–473

Columbia to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$754Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,549.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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