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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane GTF - CAE
    10h 28m
    $648–2,556

  2. Drive 2,136.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to Columbiacar car 2,136.9 mi
    35h 54m
    $390–564

  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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 12h
    $860–1,850

  4. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus
    2d 21h
    $637–1,222

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Columbia (CAE) 3 times a day.

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