There are 3 ways to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PSC - FCA
3h 32m$590–1,099Drive 353 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasco to Columbia Fallscar 353 mi
8h 8m$65–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
9h 18m$157–293
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Pasco station to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Pasco Amtrak Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Pasco and Columbia Falls is 277 miles. The road distance is 355.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Pasco to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pasco Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pasco to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 9h 18m.
Columbia Falls is 1h ahead of Pasco. It is currently 1:42 PM in Pasco and 2:42 PM in Columbia Falls.
Pasco to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Pasco, WA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Pasco to Columbia Falls is 355 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Pasco to Columbia Falls.
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