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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSY - XWA
    8h 9m
    $212–807

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSY - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    10h 4m
    $184–737

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    41h 24m
    $645–1,310

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    43h 46m
    $427–851

  5. Drive 1,749.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Willistoncar car 1,749.5 mi
    31h 7m
    $320–462

  6. Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane MSY - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar car
    9h 49m
    $196–742

New Orleans to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,475.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 41h 24m.

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