4.0
Pros: On time and staff extremely helpful getting on and off with baggage. Cons: Some recliners were inoperable. Tips: Bring blanket if u are on for extended periods.
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2 trains operate daily from Devils Lake to Williston. The train trip from Devils Lake to Williston is usually about 5 hours long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 219 mi (353 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 0m |
Lowest price | $26.00 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Empire Builder |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Devils Lake to Williston
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: On time and staff extremely helpful getting on and off with baggage. Cons: Some recliners were inoperable. Tips: Bring blanket if u are on for extended periods.
Amtrak Empire Builder is the one and only train line which connects Devils Lake to Williston. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Empire Builder | 2 | 5h 0m | $33.00 |
The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.
The distance between Devils Lake and Williston is approximately 219 miles, or 353 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Devils Lake to Williston on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Devils Lake at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Devils Lake twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Williston with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Williston to Devils Lake.
There is one train station in Devils Lake.
Railroad Ave and Third St
Williston has one train station.
1 S Main St
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