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How to get fromGreat Falls to Cardstonby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Falls to Cardston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar car
    8h 11m
    $81–160

  2. Drive 287.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to Cardstoncar car 287.6 km
    3h 9m
    $57–83

  3. Bus, train, drive via Shelby

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar car
    8h 17m
    $81–160

  4. Bus, train, drive via St. Mary Visitor Center

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from St. Mary Visitor Center to Cardstoncar car
    12h 20m
    $72–146

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 479.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Cardston, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Cardston. However, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to West Glacier Amtrak, then drive to Cardston. Alternatively, you can drive from Great Falls to Cardston in around 3h 9m.

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