There are 4 ways to get from Williston to Saint Paul by car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Minot International Airport, fly
best- 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 35m$95–466Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
13h 12m$170–460Drive 631.5 mi
- Drive from Williston to Saint Paulcar 631.5 mi
10h 35m$116–167Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
6h 19m$177–706
Williston to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Saint Paul is to drive and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $95 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Williston and Saint Paul is 586 miles. The road distance is 635.2 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $170 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Williston to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Williston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Saint Paul is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs $170 - $460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $750 and takes 6h 19m.
Williston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Saint Paul is 635 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Williston to Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $170–460 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–460
- Website
- Amtrak
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