There are 5 ways to get from Williston to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
9h 6m$240–380Drive 434 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Detroit Lakescar 434 mi
7h 34m$77–111Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane XWA - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
6h 35m$235–653Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MOT - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
7h 5m$182–532Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MOT - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
10h 44m$137–472
Williston to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Detroit Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Williston and Detroit Lakes is 448 miles. The road distance is 436.6 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $240 - $380.
The train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station takes 9h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Williston to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
Williston to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Detroit Lakes is 437 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Williston to Detroit Lakes.
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What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–380 and the journey takes 9h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Minot International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Minot International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Hector International Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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