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How to get fromLos Angeles to Willistonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane LAX - XWA
    7h 2m
    $133–468

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2d 7h
    $586–1,462

  3. Drive  1,523.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Willistoncar car 1,523.2 mi
    25h 56m
    $278–402

  4. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane BUR - XWA
    7h 20m
    $137–484

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane ONT - XWA
    7h 37m
    $146–529

  6. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SNA - XWA
    9h 29m
    $150–554

Los Angeles to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$586Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,272.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Williston Amtrak via Portland in around 2d 7h.

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