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How to get fromAnchorage to Shelbyby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Anchorage to Shelby by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ANC - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 27m
    $392–1,447

  2. Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane ANC - HLN
    2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 10m
    $245–970

  3. Drive 2,321.9 mi

    1. Drive from Anchorage to Shelbycar car 2,321.9 mi
    44h 26m
    $424–613

  4. Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane ANC - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 9m
    $283–1,204

  5. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ANC - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar car
    11h 25m
    $282–1,067

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ANC - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 48m
    $294–1,045

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,815.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Anchorage to Shelby. However, you can take the line 65 bus to Airport South Terminal, walk to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), take the taxi to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the train to Shelby Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Anchorage to Shelby in around 44h 26m.

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