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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane RDU - XWA
    8h 51m
    $172–708

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane RDU - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    9h 38m
    $144–638

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    46h 22m
    $524–1,273

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    46h 26m
    $366–736

  5. Drive  1,815.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Willistoncar car 1,815.6 mi
    30h 58m
    $332–479

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane CLT - XWA
    11h 23m
    $209–762

Raleigh to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$524Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,554.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 22m.

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