There are 5 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Great Falls International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane PDX - GTF
4h 21m$110–550Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
19h 35m$157–286Train, bus
- Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus Green Route
22h 28m$243–553Drive 697.8 mi
- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Fallscar 697.8 mi
11h 54m$128–184Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane PDX - HLN
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
6h 57m$278–596
Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls. However, there are services departing from Portland International Airport and arriving at Great Falls Transfer Center via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Great Falls is 553 miles. The road distance is 701.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls without a car is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF), including transfers and time at the airport.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 19h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Portland International Airport Airport to Great Falls International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Great Falls Transfer Center via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Great Falls International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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More Questions & Answers
Great Falls is 1h ahead of Portland Airport (PDX). It is currently 2:13 PM in Portland Airport (PDX) and 3:13 PM in Great Falls.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls is 702 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Great Falls.
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines and Delta offer flights from Portland International Airport Airport to Great Falls International Airport Airport.
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