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

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

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  1. Fly to Great Falls International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane STL - GTF
    7h 25m
    $132–652

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    37h 13m
    $954–1,537

  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 Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    38h 35m
    $391–612

  4. Drive  1,479.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Great Fallscar car 1,479.5 mi
    24h 12m
    $253–366

  5. Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane STL - HLN
    2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 56m
    $256–770

St. Louis to Great Falls by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Great Falls Transfer Center via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 38h 35m.

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