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How to get fromMinneapolis to Watford Cityby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Watford City by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSP - XWA
    2. Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar car
    4h 22m
    $86–426

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    15h 10m
    $352–612

  3. Drive 605.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Watford Citycar car 605.4 mi
    9h 27m
    $111–160

  4. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar car
    5h 38m
    $89–427

  5. Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MSP - BIS
    2. Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar car
    5h 46m
    $92–422

  6. Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane MSP - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Watford Citycar car
    7h 55m
    $138–626

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi taxi
    16h 32m
    $349–579

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Watford City, ND, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Watford City. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then drive to Watford City. Alternatively, you can take the line 94 bus to Union Depot Station & Terminal, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Williston Amtrak, then take the taxi to Watford City.

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