There are 5 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Williston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
5h 3m$115–515Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
6h 49m$92–465Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Cloud Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
10h 50m$140–350Drive 558 mi
- Drive from Saint Cloud to Willistoncar 558 mi
9h 25m$102–148Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane BRD - XWA
6h 40m$156–506
Saint Cloud to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to Williston is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to Williston is to bus and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Cloud Station station and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and Williston is 649 miles. The road distance is 561.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Williston without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Saint Cloud to Williston, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Cloud Station.
Saint Cloud to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to Williston is 561 miles. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Saint Cloud to Williston.
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What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Cloud Station to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $140–350 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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