There are 7 ways to get from Williston to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
2h 41m$122–485Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
4h 19m$95–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
14h$215–422Drive 619.9 mi
- Drive from Williston to Minneapoliscar 619.9 mi
10h 29m$114–164Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane XWA - DLH
5h 53m$116–435Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Rochester (RST)plane XWA - RST
5h 7m$111–463Train, bus
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
16h 21m$212–389
Williston to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Williston to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Williston and Minnesota is 576 miles. The road distance is 623.5 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Williston to Minnesota, including transfers.
Williston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 14h.
Williston to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Minnesota is 623 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Williston to Minnesota.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $210–420 and the journey takes 13h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williston Amtrak to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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