There are 6 ways to get from Polson to Williston by car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Drive from Polson to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSO - XWA
6h 48m$172–672Drive 602.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Polson to Willistoncar 602.6 mi
12h 47m$110–159Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Polson to Essex Stationcar
- Take the train from Essex Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
11h 44m$138–326Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane FCA - XWA
7h 20m$181–721Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Drive from Polson to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane MSO - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
8h 55m$146–607Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane FCA - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
8h 55m$155–656
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polson to Williston is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Polson to Williston is to drive and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $170 - $700.
The distance between Polson and Williston is 571 miles. The road distance is 606.2 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Polson to Williston, including transfers.
Williston is 1h ahead of Polson. It is currently 2:52 AM in Polson and 3:52 AM in Williston.
Yes, the driving distance between Polson to Williston is 606 miles. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Polson to Williston.
There are 21+ hotels available in Williston.
What companies run services between Polson, MT, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
There is no direct connection from Polson to Williston. However, you can drive to Missoula-Airport-MSO airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA), then take the taxi to Williston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polson to Williston Amtrak via Essex Station in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Essex Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
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