There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Columbia
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Columbia (CAE)plane FCA - CAE
9h 21m$191–736Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Columbia
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Columbia (CAE)plane MSO - CAE
11h 20m$181–729Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
2d 14h$1,596–2,554Drive 2,360.8 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Columbiacar 2,360.8 mi
39h 46m$404–583Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Charleston International Airport, drive
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane FCA - CHS
- Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Columbiacar
8h 54m$247–911
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Columbia is to drive and fly which costs $180 - $750 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Columbia is to fly and drive which takes 8h 54m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
The distance between Kalispell and Columbia is 1997 miles. The road distance is 2374.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $1,600 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Kalispell to Columbia, including transfers.
Kalispell to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Columbia is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,600 - $2,600 and takes 2 days 14h.
Columbia is 2h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 4:18 PM in Kalispell and 6:18 PM in Columbia.
Kalispell to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Columbia (CAE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Columbia Station via Whitefish Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Columbia via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Columbia via Salt Lake City, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Columbia via Minneapolis, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Columbia is 2375 miles. It takes approximately 39h 46m to drive from Kalispell to Columbia.
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