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

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Columbia Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane STL - FCA
    7h 26m
    $196–830

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane STL - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Columbia Fallscar car
    9h 22m
    $164–688

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    38h 8m
    $426–608

  4. 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
    $511–1,145

  5. 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

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,380 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia Falls via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 38h 8m.

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