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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane DTW - XWA
    7h 6m
    $162–657

  2. Fly Detroit to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane DTW - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 46m
    $134–587

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    27h
    $432–884

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    27h 56m
    $319–626

  5. Drive 1,308 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Willistoncar car 1,308 mi
    21h 43m
    $239–345

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

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CLE - XWA
    9h 59m
    $209–756

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    28h 37m
    $436–842

Detroit to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,107 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 27h.

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