There are 3 ways to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane FAR - FCA
5h 35m$275–1,142Drive 943.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Columbia Fallscar 943.6 mi
15h$173–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
18h 36m$357–675
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $270 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Columbia Falls. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
The distance between Fargo and Columbia Falls is 832 miles. The road distance is 949.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 18h 36m and costs $350 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Fargo to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $270 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 18h 36m.
Columbia Falls is 1h behind Fargo. It is currently 3:00 PM in Fargo and 2:00 PM in Columbia Falls.
Fargo to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 18h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Hector International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Columbia Falls is 949 miles. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Fargo to Columbia Falls.
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