There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 19m$145–680Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 49m$680–1,137Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
26h 52m$314–450Drive 1,175.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Columbia Fallscar 1,175.1 mi
18h 47m$208–300Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Columbia Fallscar
6h 37m$253–417
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Whitefish via Maple Grove and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Columbia Falls is 1044 miles. The road distance is 1181.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 25h 49m and costs $650 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Columbia Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,200 and takes 25h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $450 and takes 26h 52m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $650–1,100 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Columbia Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Columbia Falls is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 1:14 AM in Minneapolis and 12:14 AM in Columbia Falls.
Minneapolis to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Columbia Falls is 1182 miles. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Minneapolis to Columbia Falls.
There are 322+ hotels available in Columbia Falls.