There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 42m$117–468Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
5h 25m$89–428Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
12h 46m$210–430Drive 631.3 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Willistoncar 631.3 mi
10h 36m$116–167
Saint Paul to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Williston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $110 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Williston Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Williston is 576 miles. The road distance is 635 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Williston without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Saint Paul to Williston, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Williston is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 12h 46m.
Saint Paul to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williston Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Williston is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Saint Paul to Williston.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $210–430 and the journey takes 12h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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