There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, 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 to Great Falls International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
3h 31m$178–798Drive 645.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Basecar 645.7 mi
10h 40m$115–165Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
19h 23m$165–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus Green Route
21h 38m$403–617Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Malmstrom Air Force Basecar
6h 12m$253–458
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Malmstrom AFB Main Gate via Spokane, Butte, MT and Great Falls Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
The distance between Seattle and Malmstrom Air Force Base is 539 miles. The road distance is 649.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base without a car is to bus which takes 19h 23m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base, including transfers.
Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 19h 23m.
Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Malmstrom Air Force Base is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:53 AM in Seattle and 11:53 AM in Malmstrom Air Force Base.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Malmstrom Air Force Base, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Malmstrom AFB Main Gate via Spokane, Butte, MT, and Great Falls Transfer Center in around 19h 23m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base is 649 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Seattle to Malmstrom Air Force Base.
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