There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Kalispell by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSN - FCA
6h 20m$225–725Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSN - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
8h 26m$196–610Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
29h 31m$856–1,299Bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
33h 33m$415–589Drive 1,451.8 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Kalispellcar 1,451.8 mi
23h 37m$265–383Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MKE - FCA
9h 2m$236–903
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Kalispell is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Kalispell is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Cremer at Park And Ride and arriving at Kalispell via Madison, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Columbus Amtrak Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.
The distance between Columbus and Kalispell is 1289 miles. The road distance is 1460.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 29h 31m and costs $850 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Columbus to Kalispell, including transfers.
Columbus to Kalispell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Madison station.
Columbus to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Kalispell is to train which takes 29h 31m and costs $850 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 33h 33m.
What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $800–1,300 and the journey takes 29h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbus to Kalispell via Cremer at Park And Ride, East Campus, Madison, Minneapolis, Billings, and Kalispell in around 33h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Missoula International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Columbus to Kalispell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 9:37 PM in Columbus and 8:37 PM in Kalispell.
Columbus to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Kalispell is 1460 miles. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Columbus to Kalispell.
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