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There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane JAN - XWA
    8h 49m
    $199–701

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    36h 36m
    $538–876

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    37h 29m
    $962–1,532

  4. Drive  1,583 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Willistoncar car 1,583 mi
    27h 49m
    $271–391

Jackson to Williston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$538Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,334.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 37h 29m.

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