There are 5 ways to get from Williston to Whitefish by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 7m$300–480Drive 556.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williston to Whitefishcar 556.9 mi
11h 50m$102–147Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane XWA - FCA
7h 44m$200–698Drive to Minot International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MOT - FCA
9h 35m$178–678Fly Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane XWA - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
9h 5m$168–588
Williston to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Williston to Whitefish is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Williston to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $200 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williston Amtrak and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Williston and Whitefish is 564 miles. The road distance is 560.1 miles.
The best way to get from Williston to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $300 - $480.
The train from Williston Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Station takes 11h 7m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Williston to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williston Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Williston to Whitefish is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $300 - $480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $700 and takes 7h 44m.
Whitefish is 1h behind Williston. It is currently 8:52 AM in Williston and 7:52 AM in Whitefish.
Williston to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williston Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $300–480 and the journey takes 11h 7m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Missoula International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williston Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–480
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Williston to Whitefish is 560 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Williston to Whitefish.
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