There are 6 ways to get from Missoula to Kelso by plane, train, or car
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Fly Missoula International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
best- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MSO - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
5h 48m$228–1,238Drive 550.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Missoula to Kelsocar 550.8 mi
9h 45m$101–146Fly Missoula International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSO - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
6h 46m$222–478Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport, train
- Drive from Missoula to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FCA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
6h 53m$231–511Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Drive from Missoula to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FCA - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
7h 39m$255–1,201Drive to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Drive from Missoula to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)car
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane HLN - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
7h 26m$223–998
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Kelso is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Kelso is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $220 - $1,300.
The distance between Missoula and Kelso is 487 miles. The road distance is 554 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Missoula to Kelso, including transfers.
Kelso is 1h behind Missoula. It is currently 12:23 AM in Missoula and 11:23 PM in Kelso.
Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Kelso is 554 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Missoula to Kelso.
There are 35+ hotels available in Kelso.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Missoula to Kelso. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Missoula International Airport, walk to Missoula International Airport (MSO) airport, fly to Portland International Airport (PDX), walk to Portland Int'l Airport station, take the vehicle to Rose Quarter TC station, walk to Portland, then take the train to Kelso-Longview. Alternatively, you can drive from Missoula to Kelso in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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