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How to get fromSeattle to Columbia Fallsby tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    3h 27m
    $219–1,034

  2. Drive 496.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Columbia Fallscar car 496.7 mi
    10h 29m
    $91–131

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus Tacoma
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 24m
    $167–337

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 29m
    $219–414

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–380 and the journey takes 13h 16m.

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