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How to get fromGreat Falls to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Falls to Springfield by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane GTF - SGF
    5h 8m
    $181–776

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    35h 15m
    $388–578

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    37h 20m
    $665–1,085

  4. Drive  1,396.5 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Springfieldcar car 1,396.5 mi
    22h 53m
    $255–369

  5. 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    42h 3m
    $990–1,600

Great Falls to Springfield by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration35h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,161.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

United Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Springfield via Butte, Billings, Sioux Falls, and Kansas City in around 35h 15m.

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