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How to get fromMontana to Cardstonby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montana to Cardston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, drive via Butte

    best
    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Butte, MTbus 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 train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    5. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar car
    17h 1m
    $209–374

  2. Drive 639.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Billings to Cardstoncar car 639.4 km
    7h 18m
    $127–184

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar car
    18h 57m
    $319–538

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  • Distance: 1,099.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Montana, USA and Cardston, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Montana to Cardston. However, you can take the bus to Butte, MT, take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center, take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to West Glacier Amtrak, then drive to Cardston. Alternatively, you can drive from Billings to Cardston in around 7h 18m.

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