Williston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Williston

With a population of 8,314, Williston is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Williston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Williston

Williston in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Williston in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Williston

Plane

When flying to Williston, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Williston include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Williston departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williston. The train journey from Williston to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $191 for a 12h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Williston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 177 miles from Williston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Williston using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Williston, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Williston include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Williston departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williston. The train journey from Williston to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $191 for a 12h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Williston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 177 miles from Williston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Williston using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airports near Williston

Airlines serving Williston

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (138 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,956 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Williston

Most booked hotels in Williston

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1452 reviews)
$198+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Williston Burlington, VT
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 245 reviews)
$235+
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 730 reviews)
$245+
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1484 reviews)
$184+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 319 reviews)
$189+
Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Williston
3 stars
Good (7.7, 170 reviews)
$181+

Renting a car in Williston

Renting a car in Williston costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Williston.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Williston is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Williston costs $35 per day, on average, or $70 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 87% cheaper than airport locations in Williston.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Williston is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.