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How to get fromSt. Louis to Columbia Fallsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane STL - FCA
    7h 20m
    $226–930

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    38h 9m
    $619–1,318

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    40h 48m
    $456–642

  4. Drive 1,701.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Columbia Fallscar car 1,701.4 mi
    27h 9m
    $311–449

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,380 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Columbia Falls via Chicago Union Station and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 38h 9m.

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