There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Watford City by plane, car, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 Watford Citycar
5h 41m$94–477Fly Rochester to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane RST - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar
9h 7m$83–432Train, taxi
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi
15h 11m$312–642Drive 605.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Watford Citycar 605.4 mi
9h 27m$111–160Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
- Drive from Bismarck-Airport-BIS to Watford Citycar
5h 45m$97–472Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar
7h 34m$141–666Fly Duluth International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane DLH - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar
8h 14m$88–416
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Watford City is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Watford City is to fly and drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $90 - $480.
The distance between Minnesota and Watford City is 585 miles. The road distance is 608.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Watford City without a car is to train and taxi which takes 15h 11m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Minnesota to Watford City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Watford City is 609 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Minnesota to Watford City.
There are eight+ hotels available in Watford City.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Watford City, ND, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minnesota to Watford City. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Minot International Airport (MOT), then drive to Watford City. Alternatively, you can take the line 94 bus to Union Depot & Wacouta Station, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Williston Amtrak, then take the taxi to Watford City.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Rochester to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Minot International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
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
- $170–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Brooklyn Cab
- Phone
- +1-701-641-1258
Century Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-701-651-8100
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