There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Williston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane JAX - XWA
10h 13m$162–658Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane JAX - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
10h 5m$144–588Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
46h 11m$378–775Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
2d 10h$642–1,603Drive 2,008.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Willistoncar 2,008.8 mi
35h 16m$367–530Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane JAX - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
12h 45m$156–643
Jacksonville to Williston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Williston is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $600 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Williston is to fly and drive which takes 10h 5m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Williston. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Jacksonville and Williston is 1729 miles. The road distance is 2020.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Williston without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 11m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Jacksonville to Williston, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Williston is to fly which takes 10h 13m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 10h.
Williston is 1h behind Jacksonville. It is currently 2:02 PM in Jacksonville and 1:02 PM in Williston.
Jacksonville to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Davis St to Williston Amtrak via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Nashville, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Dallas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- $160–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Williston is 2021 miles. It takes approximately 35h 16m to drive from Jacksonville to Williston.
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