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How to get fromWilliston to Des Moinesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Williston to Des Moines by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane XWA - DSM
    5h 27m
    $163–556

  2. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Des Moines

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    1. Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MOT - DSM
    7h 39m
    $111–446

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    18h 42m
    $398–615

  4. Drive  862.6 mi

    1. Drive from Williston to Des Moinescar car 862.6 mi
    14h 20m
    $158–228

  5. Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane XWA - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    12h 34m
    $161–558

  6. Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Drive from Williston to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car car
    2. Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DIK - DSM
    8h 6m
    $138–529

  7. Train, bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    20h 36m
    $425–643

Williston to Des Moines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily.

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