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How to get fromSacramento to Columbia Fallsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SMF - FCA
    5h 21m
    $135–581

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    30h 30m
    $436–877

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Missoula to Whitefishbus bus
    33h 43m
    $271–458

  4. Drive 1,017.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Columbia Fallscar car 1,017.5 mi
    18h 56m
    $186–269

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    6h 15m
    $370–1,395

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    7h 39m
    $166–643

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Columbia Falls via Portland and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 30h 30m.

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