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

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane PWM - XWA
    8h 1m
    $215–772

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane PWM - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 18m
    $188–727

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train
    47h 11m
    $691–1,443

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    5. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    47h 34m
    $466–913

  5. Drive 1,866.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Willistoncar car 1,866.9 mi
    36h 52m
    $341–493

Portland to Williston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,636.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Portland (PWM) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day.

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