There are 4 ways to get from Redding to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RDD - FCA
8h 10m$144–630Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane RDD - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Columbia Fallscar
10h 25m$108–456Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
27h 14m$371–771Drive 868.2 mi
- Drive from Redding to Columbia Fallscar 868.2 mi
18h 1m$159–229
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redding to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 18h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Redding to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Redding to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Redding Amtrak and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.
The distance between Redding and Columbia Falls is 694 miles. The road distance is 873.3 miles.
The best way to get from Redding to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 27h 14m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Redding to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Redding to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Redding Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Redding to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 27h 14m.
Columbia Falls is 1h ahead of Redding. It is currently 3:07 AM in Redding and 4:07 AM in Columbia Falls.
Redding to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Redding Amtrak to Columbia Falls via Portland and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 27h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Missoula International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Missoula International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 21m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Redding Amtrak to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Columbia Falls is 873 miles. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Redding to Columbia Falls.
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