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How to get fromMinneapolis to Great Fallsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Great Falls by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Great Falls International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane MSP - GTF
    6h 26m
    $172–752

  2. Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane MSP - HLN
    2. Take the bus from Helena to Great Fallsbus bus
    9h 13m
    $165–670

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte to Great Fallsbus bus
    23h 40m
    $272–412

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    24h 53m
    $342–702

  5. Drive 966.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Great Fallscar car 966.5 mi
    15h 12m
    $177–255

Minneapolis to Great Falls by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Great Falls via Billings and Butte in around 23h 40m.

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