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How to get fromRochester to Willistonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Williston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane RST - XWA
    7h 25m
    $111–462

  2. Fly Rochester to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane RST - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    8h 50m
    $83–422

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    15h 16m
    $229–469

  4. Drive 702.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Willistoncar car 702.4 mi
    12h 2m
    $129–186

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MSP - XWA
    4h 23m
    $165–525

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane MSP - MOT
    3. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    6h 6m
    $137–475

Rochester to Williston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

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

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