There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
2h 55m$415–931Drive 496.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Columbia Fallscar 496.7 mi
10h 29m$91–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 29m$191–387Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 49m$149–327
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $410 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Seattle and Columbia Falls is 400 miles. The road distance is 499.6 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs $190 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Seattle to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $410 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 13h 29m.
Columbia Falls is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:07 PM in Seattle and 12:07 AM in Columbia Falls.
Seattle to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–360 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Columbia Falls is 500 miles. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Seattle to Columbia Falls.
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