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How to get fromMissoula to Lake McDonaldby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Missoula to Lake McDonald by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Kalispellbus bus Jefferson Lines 941
    2. Take the taxi from Kalispell to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $148–192

  2. Drive 148.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Missoula to Lake McDonaldcar car 148.2 mi
    3h
    $27–40

  3. Bus, taxi via Whitefish

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Whitefishbus bus Jefferson Lines 941
    2. Take the taxi from Whitefish to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $136–176

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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Missoula to Lake McDonald. However, you can take the bus to Kalispell then take the taxi to Lake McDonald. Alternatively, you can drive from Missoula to Lake McDonald in around 3h.

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