There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Williston by plane, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
best- 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 20m$89–457Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 12m$352–552Drive 619.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Willistoncar 619.6 mi
10h 28m$114–164Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
6h 48m$162–657
Minneapolis to Williston by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 and drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $460.
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 586 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 $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 train which takes 14h 12m and costs $350 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $700 and takes 6h 48m.
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?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 12h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
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
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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