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How to get fromGreat Falls to Waterton Lakes National Parkby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Falls to Waterton Lakes National Park 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 Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    5h 47m
    $23–35

  2. Drive 318 km

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car 318 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 Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    8h 34m
    $80–165

  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 Waterton Lakes National Parkcar car
    8h 40m
    $80–165

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Great Falls to Waterton Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

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

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