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How to get fromNorth Platte to Willistonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Platte to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane LBF - XWA
    5h 13m
    $153–503

  2. Drive 638.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from North Platte to Willistoncar car 638.6 mi
    12h 22m
    $117–169

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Platte to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    27h 6m

  4. Bus, train via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    5. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    28h 3m
    $364–609

  5. Bus, train via Lexington

    1. Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Lexington, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lexington 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
    29h 16m
    $345–667

North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines flies from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day.

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