There are 8 ways to get from Missouri to Great Falls by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SGF - GTF
5h 20m$166–769Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
30h 55m$341–506Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
32h 35m$343–768Drive 1,232.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Great Fallscar 1,232.2 mi
20h$225–325Fly from Kansas City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane MCI - GTF
6h 52m$190–950Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane COU - GTF
5h 45m$215–816Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane STL - GTF
6h 32m$192–902Bus, train via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
33h 56m$343–772
Missouri to Great Falls by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Great Falls is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Great Falls is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri to Great Falls. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Great Falls Transfer Center via Sioux Falls, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
The distance between Missouri and Great Falls is 1168 miles. The road distance is 1239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Great Falls without a car is to bus which takes 30h 55m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Missouri to Great Falls, including transfers.
Missouri to Great Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Great Falls is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 30h 55m.
Missouri to Great Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Great Falls is 1h behind Missouri. It is currently 3:51 PM in Missouri and 2:51 PM in Great Falls.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?
United Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Great Falls Transfer Center via Sioux Falls, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 30h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Great Falls is 1239 miles. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Missouri to Great Falls.
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