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

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

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  1. Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SAN - XWA
    5h 57m
    $156–547

  2. Fly to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane SAN - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    7h 45m
    $133–512

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain train
    2d 11h
    $801–1,684

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    2d 17h
    $614–1,128

  5. Drive 1,605.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Willistoncar car 1,605.2 mi
    26h 16m
    $293–424

  6. Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane plane SAN - DIK
    2. Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar car
    7h 52m
    $134–514

San Diego to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,293.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Williston Amtrak via Los Angeles and Portland in around 2d 11h.

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