There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 45m$119–480Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
5h 28m$91–430Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 15m$202–432Drive 623.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Willistoncar 623.7 mi
10h 39m$114–165
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Williston Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Williston is 573 miles. The road distance is 627.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 14h 15m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston is 627 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Williston.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $200–430 and the journey takes 12h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
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
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