There are 3 ways to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 9m$111–201Drive 218.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Spokane to Columbia Fallscar 218.7 mi
5h 58m$40–58Fly
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane GEG - FCA
5h 6m$135–583
Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Spokane to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Spokane and Columbia Falls is 263 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Spokane to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Columbia Falls is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 5h 6m.
Columbia Falls is 1h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 4:08 AM in Spokane and 5:08 AM in Columbia Falls.
Spokane to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Columbia Falls is 220 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Spokane to Columbia Falls.
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