There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane STL - XWA
6h 43m$162–658Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane STL - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
8h 19m$134–588Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
26h 49m$433–883Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
28h 1m$340–640Drive 1,151.2 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Willistoncar 1,151.2 mi
20h 8m$211–304Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtraktrain Empire Builder
28h 8m$389–780
St. Louis to Williston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Williston is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Williston. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
The distance between St. Louis and Williston is 969 miles. The road distance is 1157.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Williston without a car is to train which takes 26h 49m and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from St. Louis to Williston, including transfers.
St. Louis to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Williston is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 26h 49m.
St. Louis to Williston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Williston is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from St. Louis to Williston.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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