There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis 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 36m$117–487Fly 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 16m$89–437Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 12m$182–402Drive 619.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Willistoncar 619.6 mi
10h 28m$114–164
Minneapolis to Williston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Williston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Williston. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Williston Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Williston is 576 miles. The road distance is 623.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Williston without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Minneapolis to Williston, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 14h 12m.
Minneapolis to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Williston is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Minneapolis to Williston.
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 $180–400 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
- $75–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
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
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
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