There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Williston by plane, bus, car, train, 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.
Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane YWG - XWA
9h 16m$152–607Drive 400.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Willistoncar 400.4 mi
7h 47m$83–119Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Reginabus
- Take the bus from Regina to Lethbridgebus
- Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar
- Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain
27h 9m$349–548Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Williston Amtraktrain
3d 16h$1,082–1,908Fly to Minot International Airport, drive
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane YWG - MOT
- Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar
9h 33m$109–477Fly to Regina, drive
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Regina (YQR)plane YWG - YQR
- Drive from Regina-Airport-YQR to Willistoncar
6h 57m$117–612Fly to Dickinson Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)plane YWG - DIK
- Drive from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Willistoncar
13h$136–587
Winnipeg to Williston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Williston is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Williston is to fly and drive which takes 6h 57m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Williston. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Williston Amtrak via Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Williston is 335 miles. The road distance is 402.8 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Williston without a car is to train which takes 3 days 16h and costs $1,000 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Winnipeg to Williston, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Williston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Williston is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 16h.
Williston is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 3:24 AM in Winnipeg and 2:24 AM in Williston.
Winnipeg to Williston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Vancouver station.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Williston, ND, USA?
United Airlines flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Williston Amtrak via Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station in around 3d 16h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Dickinson Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $410–850
- Business
- $470–750
- Business Plus
- $480–750
- Economy
- $460–850
- Economy Plus
- $500–850
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Lethbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Williston is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Winnipeg to Williston.
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