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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
    6h 25m
    $215–718

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    9h 18m
    $145–507

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2d 7h
    $686–1,077

  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
    $1,304–2,103

  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 1m
    $147–528

  7. 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 52m
    $171–609

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane XWA - BUR
    7h 11m
    $157–605

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane XWA - FAT
    7h 48m
    $146–524

Williston to California by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Los Angeles via Portland in around 2d 9h.

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