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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Edmonds and Williston. The average train journey from Edmonds to Williston takes 24 hours and 40 minutes, but some Amtrak Empire Builder train trips are as short as 23 hours and 54 minutes.
Distance | 866 mi (1393 km) |
Fastest train | 23h 54m |
Lowest price | $160.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Empire Builder |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Edmonds to Williston?
2 train services operate from Edmonds to Williston. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 1d 2h 11m | $263.00 |
Amtrak Empire Builder | 1 | 23h 54m | $202.50 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Edmonds to Williston every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $263.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Edmonds and Williston is approximately 866 miles, or 1393 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 23 hours and 54 minutes.
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.
Trains departing from Edmonds to Williston tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Edmonds at 3:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 Edmonds twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Williston faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Williston to Edmonds.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Edmonds?
Main departure station: 211 Railroad Ave
There is one train station in Edmonds.
All train stations in Edmonds:
211 Railroad Ave
Where is the train station in Williston?
Main arrival station: 1 S Main St
Williston has one train station.
All train stations in Williston:
1 S Main St
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