There are 3 ways to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
5h 36m$159–254Drive 218.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia Falls to Spokanecar 218.7 mi
5h 57m$38–54Fly
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane FCA - GEG
4h 44m$120–509
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia Falls station to Spokane. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Spokane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Columbia Falls and Spokane is 263 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane, including transfers.
Columbia Falls to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Columbia Falls to Spokane is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 4h 44m.
Spokane is 1h behind Columbia Falls. It is currently 1:13 AM in Columbia Falls and 12:13 AM in Spokane.
Columbia Falls to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
What companies run services between Columbia Falls, MT, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokane twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Spokane International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbia Falls to Spokane is 220 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Columbia Falls to Spokane.
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