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There are 9 ways to get from Columbus to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CMH - XWA
    7h 7m
    $182–708

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane CMH - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 56m
    $154–638

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    29h 33m
    $388–795

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    30h 1m
    $318–645

  5. Drive 1,337.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Willistoncar car 1,337.2 mi
    23h 17m
    $244–353

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CLE - XWA
    9h 54m
    $197–752

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CVG - XWA
    10h 11m
    $203–744

  8. Bus, train via Columbus - Mound St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    29h 43m
    $363–777

  9. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    30h 22m
    $421–899

Columbus to Williston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,201.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours.

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