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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SFO - XWA
    7h 22m
    $160–537

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Williston Amtraktrain train
    43h 6m
    $439–887

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    45h 23m
    $613–1,284

  4. Drive 1,473.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Willistoncar car 1,473.3 mi
    24h 35m
    $269–389

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SJC - XWA
    8h 36m
    $162–569

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane SMF - XWA
    10h 36m
    $203–724

San Francisco to Williston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration43h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,217.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Williston Amtrak via Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Portland in around 45h 23m.

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