There are 8 ways to get from Winnipeg to Williston by plane, bus, car, train, train (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane YWG - XWA
7h 37m$127–497Drive 400.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Willistoncar 400.4 mi
7h 51m$92–133Bus, 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 4m$229–440Train
- 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 17h$736–1,571Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane GFK - XWA
9h 34m$154–534Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport 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 42m$137–667Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport 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
8h 49m$104–457Bus, drive, shuttle, train
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwicbus
- Take the bus from Dinorwic, ON to Kakabeka Fallsbus
- Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar
- Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Duluth International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain
33h 28m
Winnipeg to Williston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Williston is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Williston is to fly and drive which takes 6h 42m and costs $130 - $700.
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 17h.
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 17h and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 37m 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 7h 37m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 3 days 17h.
Winnipeg to Williston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Vancouver station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Williston is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Winnipeg to Williston.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Williston, ND, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Williston Amtrak via Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station in around 3d 17h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Winnipeg to Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Regina to Lethbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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