What is the cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Polson?

The cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Polson is to bus and train and drive which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Falls to Polson?

The fastest way to get from Great Falls to Polson is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Great Falls and Polson?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Falls to Polson. However, there are services departing from Great Falls Transfer Center and arriving at Polson via Butte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Great Falls to Polson?

The distance between Great Falls and Polson is 288 miles. The road distance is 236.1 miles.

How do I travel from Great Falls to Polson without a car?

The best way to get from Great Falls to Polson without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Great Falls to Polson?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Great Falls to Polson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Falls to Polson bus from?

Great Falls to Polson bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Great Falls Transfer Center station.

Where does the Great Falls to Polson bus arrive?

Great Falls to Polson bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.

Can I drive from Great Falls to Polson?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Falls to Polson is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Great Falls to Polson.

Where can I stay near Polson?

There are 20+ hotels available in Polson.

Great Falls to Polson - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Falls to Polson by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Essex Stationtrain
3. Drive from Essex Station to Polsoncar
7h 21m
$45–87
Drive 234.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Falls to Polsoncar 234.7 mi
4h 12m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus Great Falls
2. Take the bus from Butte to Polsonbus Jefferson Lines 941
8h 5m
$83–143

Great Falls to Polson by bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.9 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Polson via Butte in around 8h 5m.

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