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How to get fromTacoma to Shelbyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Shelby by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $253–1,098

  2. Drive 652 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tacoma to Shelbycar car 652 mi
    13h 25m
    $119–172

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    19h 16m
    $223–483

  4. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SEA - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar car
    7h 15m
    $233–478

  5. Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane SEA - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 54m
    $214–1,105

  6. Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SEA - HLN
    2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    $196–921

Tacoma to Shelby by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Shelby. However, you can take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), take the taxi to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the train to Shelby Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Shelby Amtrak Station via 4th Ave S & Jackson St and Seattle in around 19h 16m.

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