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How to get fromGreat Falls to Lake McDonald Lodgeby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Falls to Lake McDonald Lodge by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus Green Route
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    6h 16m
    $70–130

  2. Drive 202.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to Lake McDonald Lodgecar car 202.5 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from North Valley Hospital - Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodgetaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $95–120

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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Lake McDonald Lodge. However, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to West Glacier Amtrak, then take the taxi to Lake McDonald Lodge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the bus to North Valley Hospital - Whitefish, then take the taxi to Lake McDonald Lodge.

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