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How to get fromMissoula to Watertonby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Missoula to Waterton by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Buttebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browningbus bus
    5. Drive from Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning to Watertoncar car
    12h 42m
    $120–207

  2. Drive 377 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Missoula to Watertoncar car 377 km
    5h 18m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Watertoncar car
    13h 15m
    $224–407

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  • Distance: 804.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Waterton, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Missoula to Waterton. However, you can take the bus to Butte, take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center, take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the bus to Blackfeet Community Hospital - Browning, then drive to Waterton. Alternatively, you can drive from Missoula to Waterton in around 5h 18m.

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