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

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

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane ROC - XWA
    10h 28m
    $257–975

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane BUF - XWA
    9h 53m
    $200–770

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    33h 37m
    $873–1,396

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus 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
    36h 1m
    $524–838

  5. Drive  1,561.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Willistoncar car 1,561.7 mi
    28h 24m
    $285–412

  6. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SYR - XWA
    12h 3m
    $284–1,191

Rochester to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration33h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$873Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 37m.

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