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

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There are 6 ways to get from Great Falls to Fernie by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GTF - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ferniecar car
    6h 36m
    $259–1,170

  2. Drive  470.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to Ferniecar car 470.9 km
    5h 42m
    $96–138

  3. Bus, train, drive

    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 Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    4. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus bus
    12h 38m
    $164–273

  4. Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane HLN - FCA
    3. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ferniecar car
    9h 40m
    $272–1,152

  5. 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 Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    4. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus bus
    12h 44m
    $164–273

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grassbus bus
    3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridgecar car
    4. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgarybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Avebus bus
    14h 18m
    $168–240

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Fernie, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Fernie. However, you can fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) then drive to Fernie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Fernie, BC - 1701 9 Ave via Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Amtrak Station, West Glacier Amtrak, West Glacier Amtrak, Lake McDonald Lodge, and Pincher Creek, AB in around 12h 38m.

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