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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Williston by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MCI - XWA
    6h 43m
    $160–655

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MCI - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 11m
    $132–635

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    22h 11m
    $240–490

  4. Drive  952.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Willistoncar car 952.2 mi
    16h 6m
    $174–251

  5. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    23h 32m
    $236–493

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    30h 15m
    $383–892

Kansas City to Williston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 800.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Williston Amtrak via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 15m.

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