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How to get fromGreat Falls to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Falls to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GTF - SMF
    5h 27m
    $112–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 40m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramentobus bus
    34h 11m

  4. Drive 1,099.4 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Sacramentocar car 1,099.4 mi
    16h 43m
    $201–290

  5. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    37h 52m
    $450–970

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Sacramento Bus Station via Butte, Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 27h 40m.

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