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How to get fromLake McDonald to Great Fallsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake McDonald to Great Falls by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    6h 54m
    $75–126

  2. Drive 202.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake McDonald to Great Fallscar car 202.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $37–54

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake McDonald to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from North Valley Hospital - Whitefish to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 55m
    $100–118

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  • Distance: 224.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Lake McDonald, MT, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake McDonald to Great Falls. However, you can take the taxi to West Glacier Amtrak, take the train to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Transit Center, then take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to North Valley Hospital - Whitefish, take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center.

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