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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport 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 5m
    $368–628

  2. Fly Portland International Airport 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 53m
    $79–385

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    17h 35m
    $420–700

  4. Drive  701 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Shelbycar car 701 mi
    14h 32m
    $120–174

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane PDX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar car
    6h 58m
    $188–863

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $336–1,048

Portland to Shelby by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 $420–700 and the journey takes 17h 35m.

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