There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Watford City by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
best- 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
4h 22m$86–426Fly Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane DLH - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar
9h 5m$85–396Train, taxi
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi
15h 10m$352–612Drive 605.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Watford Citycar 605.4 mi
9h 27m$111–160Fly Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane RST - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Watford Citycar
8h 13m$154–734Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive
- 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 38m$89–427Fly 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 46m$92–422Fly Rochester to Minot International Airport, drive
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane RST - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Watford Citycar
9h 11m$157–705Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain
- Take the taxi from Williston Amtrak to Watford Citytaxi
16h 32m$349–579
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights
Questions & Answers
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 4h 22m and costs $85 - $430.
The distance between Minnesota and Watford City is 616 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 10m and costs $350 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 nine+ 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 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Rochester to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Rochester to Minot International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Brooklyn Cab
- Phone
- +1-701-641-1258
Century Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-701-651-8100
Brooklyn Cab
- Phone
- +1-701-641-1258
Century Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-701-651-8100
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