The closest major airport is Bismark, North Dakota, there are smaller airports at Dickinson & Williston, ND.
From the North
1. Take Highway 85 South to the North Unit of the park.
2. Take Highway 85 South to I-94 West and the South Unit of the park.
From the East
1. Take I-94 West to the South Unit of the park.
2. Take I-94 West to Highway 85 North to the North Unit of the park.
From the South
1. Take I-29 North to I-94 West to the South Unit of the park.
2. Take I-29 North to I-94 West to Highway 85 North to the North Unit of the park.
From the West
1. Take I-94 East to the South Unit of the park.
2. Take I-94 East to Highway 85 North to the North Unit of the park.
Additional Directions
The North and South units are in western North Dakota. The North Unit Visitor Center is located 16 miles south of Watford City along Highway 85. The South Unit Visitor Center is located in Medora, just off I-94 and is 135 miles west of Bismarck, North Dakota. The Painted Canyon Visitor Center is located seven miles east of Medora just off I-94. The distance between Medora at the South Unit and the visitor center in the North Unit is 70 miles via I-94 and Highway 85.
Transportation
To Park
Passenger vehicle is the main mode of transportation. Air service into North Dakota towns of Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston. Bus transportation along I-94. Train service into Williston, North Dakota.
In Park
Personal vehicles, bicycles and charter bus.
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