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How to get fromMinneapolis to Shelbyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MSP - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $312–1,047

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MSP - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar car
    8h 5m
    $142–567

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    21h 25m
    $332–702

  4. 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, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 30m
    $272–412

  5. Drive 1,051.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Shelbycar car 1,051.8 mi
    16h 26m
    $192–278

  6. Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane MSP - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 51m
    $173–804

Minneapolis to Shelby by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,191.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Station via Billings, Butte, MT, and Great Falls Transfer Center in around 26h 30m.

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