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There are 9 ways to get from Williston to California by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane XWA - SNA
    5h 55m
    $215–718

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane XWA - FAT
    7h 39m
    $141–514

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Provo Intermodal Hubbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    46h 49m
    $459–866

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 9h
    $583–1,391

  5. Drive  1,523.7 mi

    1. Drive from Williston to Los Angelescar car 1,523.7 mi
    25h 55m
    $279–402

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane XWA - SAN
    6h 21m
    $147–538

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane XWA - SMF
    6h 31m
    $167–657

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane XWA - SJC
    6h 55m
    $161–609

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane XWA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $185–497

Williston to California by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration46h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Los Angeles via Portland in around 2d 9h.

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