There are 8 ways to get from Watford City to Minnesota by car, plane, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
3h 28m$92–446Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Rochester
cheapest- Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Rochester (RST)plane XWA - RST
5h 55m$81–424Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
14h 59m$358–605Drive 605.7 mi
- Drive from Watford City to Minneapoliscar 605.7 mi
9h 28m$111–160Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Drive from Watford City to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
4h 40m$95–445Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Drive from Watford City to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BIS - MSP
4h 53m$101–441Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Drive from Watford City to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane XWA - DLH
6h 40m$86–396Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Watford City to Williston Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
17h 20m$351–573
Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford City to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Watford City to Minnesota is to drive and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $90 - $450.
The distance between Watford City and Minnesota is 616 miles. The road distance is 609.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watford City to Minnesota without a car is to taxi and train which takes 14h 59m and costs $350 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Watford City to Minnesota, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford City to Minnesota is 609 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Watford City to Minnesota.
There are 566+ hotels available in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Watford City, ND, USA and Minnesota, USA?
There is no direct connection from Watford City to Minnesota. However, you can drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Williston Amtrak, take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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