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How to get fromSeattle to Great Fallsby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Great Falls by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane SEA - GTF
    3h 11m
    $233–1,203

  2. Drive  640.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Great Fallscar car 640.4 mi
    10h 32m
    $117–169

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    18h 20m
    $164–312

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    20h 35m
    $400–613

Seattle to Great Falls by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Great Falls Transfer Center via Spokane and Butte, MT in around 18h 20m.

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