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How to get fromGreat Falls to Californiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Great Falls to California by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GTF - SMF
    5h 21m
    $112–507

  2. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane GTF - FAT
    6h 2m
    $89–408

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 4h
    $640–1,350

  4. Drive 1,256 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Los Angelescar car 1,256 mi
    18h 52m
    $230–332

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GTF - SJC
    6h 52m
    $113–490

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GTF - SAN
    6h 6m
    $116–514

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GTF - OAK
    5h 52m
    $117–517

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GTF - LGB
    8h 40m
    $102–455

  9. Bus, train via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 6h
    $598–1,218

Great Falls to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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