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How to get fromPortland to Shelbyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane PDX - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 3m
    $273–578

  2. Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane PDX - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 22m
    $114–555

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 35m
    $250–550

  4. Drive 701 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Shelbycar car 701 mi
    14h 32m
    $128–185

Portland to Shelby by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 17h 35m.

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