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How to get fromGreat Falls to Flathead Lakeby bus, train, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Falls to Flathead Lake by bus, train, or unknown

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Essex Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Essex Station to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 22m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Kalispell Regional Medical Centerbus bus
    3. Walk from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 21m

  3. Bus, travel via Butte

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Lakesidebus bus
    3. Walk from Lakeside to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 4m

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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Flathead Lake. However, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to Essex Station, then travel to Flathead Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Flathead Lake via Shelby Amtrak Station and Kalispell Regional Medical Center in around 7h 21m.

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