There are 5 ways to get from Williston to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane XWA - CHS
8h 53m$187–655Drive to Minot International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MOT - CHS
9h 18m$155–635Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 3h$773–1,587Drive 1,899.6 mi
- Drive from Williston to Charlestoncar 1,899.6 mi
33h$347–501Train via Trenton (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 16h$907–1,891
Williston to Charleston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Charleston is to drive and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Charleston is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Williston and Charleston is 1661 miles. The road distance is 1910.7 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $750 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Williston to Charleston, including transfers.
Williston to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Charleston is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 3h.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Williston. It is currently 5:04 AM in Williston and 6:04 AM in Charleston.
Williston to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Charleston International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Charleston is 1911 miles. It takes approximately 33h to drive from Williston to Charleston.
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