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How to get fromColumbia Falls to Great Fallsby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia Falls to Great Falls by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from North Valley Hospital - Whitefish to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus Red Route
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    6h 14m
    $22–26

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    7h 17m
    $74–134

  3. Drive 208.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia Falls to Great Fallscar car 208.2 mi
    3h 34m
    $38–55

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane FCA - GTF
    4h 41m
    $163–727

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Columbia Falls to Great Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Columbia Falls, MT, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia Falls to Great Falls Transfer Center via North Valley Hospital - Whitefish and Shelby Amtrak Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 5 times a day.

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