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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browningbus bus
    3. Drive from Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning to Watertoncar car
    5h 47m
    $23–35

  2. Drive 317.8 km

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Watertoncar car 317.8 km
    3h 54m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Watertoncar car
    8h 34m
    $85–165

  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 West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Watertoncar car
    8h 40m
    $85–165

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 355.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Waterton, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to Waterton. However, you can take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the bus to Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning, then drive to Waterton. Alternatively, you can drive from Great Falls to Waterton in around 3h 54m.

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