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How to get fromDes Moines to Watford Cityby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Watford City by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DSM - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    5h 22m
    $147–685

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    19h 25m
    $415–699

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Detroit Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    22h 42m
    $412–672

  4. Drive 848.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Watford Citycar car 848.5 mi
    13h 21m
    $155–224

  5. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DSM - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar car
    7h 47m
    $150–656

  6. Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane DSM - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Watford Citycar car
    6h 19m
    $194–795

  7. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane DSM - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar car
    7h 36m
    $158–671

Des Moines (DSM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Watford City, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Watford City. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then drive to Watford City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Williston Amtrak, then take the taxi to Watford City.

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