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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSP - XWA
    3h 34m
    $117–467

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 Willistoncar car
    5h 17m
    $89–427

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    14h 11m
    $212–432

  4. Drive 619.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Willistoncar car 619.6 mi
    10h 28m
    $114–164

  5. Bus, train

    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
    15h 33m
    $209–399

Minneapolis to Williston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 $210–430 and the journey takes 12h 46m.

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