There are 3 ways to get from Columbia Falls to Montana by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 948
9h 58m$132–186Drive 426.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia Falls to Billingscar 426.5 mi
7h 42m$78–113Bus via Butte
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Buttebus Jefferson Lines 948
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus Jefferson 942 / ...
10h$155–222
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia Falls to Montana is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia Falls to Montana is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia Falls to Montana. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Billings via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Columbia Falls and Montana is 493 miles. The road distance is 429 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia Falls to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Columbia Falls to Montana, including transfers.
Columbia Falls to Montana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Columbia Falls to Montana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia Falls to Montana is 429 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Columbia Falls to Montana.
There are 111+ hotels available in Montana.
What companies run services between Columbia Falls, MT, USA and Montana, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Whitefish to Billings 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Kalispell to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
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