There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Williston by car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly
best- Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)car
- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane BJI - XWA
6h 59m$128–474Drive 517.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Willistoncar 517.8 mi
9h 2m$95–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
19h 38m$283–554Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane BRD - XWA
6h 18m$125–456Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane HIB - XWA
6h 16m$160–504Drive to International Falls, fly
- Drive from Grand Rapids to International Falls (INL)car
- Fly from International Falls (INL) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane INL - XWA
9h 41m$141–495Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane DLH - XWA
11h 42m$159–511
Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Williston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Williston is to bus and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $550.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Williston is 500 miles. The road distance is 520.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Williston without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 38m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Grand Rapids to Williston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Williston is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Grand Rapids to Williston.
There are 24+ hotels available in Williston.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Williston. However, you can drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then take the taxi to Williston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Williston Amtrak via Grand Rapids, Duluth, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 19h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from International Falls to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $20–28
Bus from Grand Rapids to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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