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How to get fromGreat Falls to Polsonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, drive

    best
    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. Drive from Essex Station to Polsoncar car
    7h 15m
    $48–97

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    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. Drive from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Polsoncar car
    7h 36m
    $9–15

  3. Drive 234.7 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Polsoncar car 234.7 mi
    4h 12m
    $43–62

  4. 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 Essex Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Essex Station to Polsoncar car
    7h 21m
    $48–97

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Polson. However, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to Essex Station, then drive to Polson. Alternatively, you can drive from Great Falls to Polson in around 4h 12m.

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