What is the cheapest way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls?

The fastest way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Butte to Columbia Falls?

The distance between Butte and Columbia Falls is 406 miles. The road distance is 232.7 miles.

How do I travel from Butte to Columbia Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $55 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Butte to Columbia Falls?

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Butte to Columbia Falls, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Butte to Columbia Falls?

The best way to get from Butte to Columbia Falls is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $450 and takes 6h 12m.

Can I drive from Butte to Columbia Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Columbia Falls is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Butte to Columbia Falls.

Where can I stay near Columbia Falls?

There are 349+ hotels available in Columbia Falls.

Butte to Columbia Falls - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Butte to Columbia Falls by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus
9h 59m
$55–94
Drive 231.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Butte to Columbia Fallscar 231.3 mi
3h 49m
$43–61
Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BTM - FCA
6h 12m
$98–448
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 48m
$86–147
Bus, train via Spokane
1. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus Jefferson 941
2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 29m
$92–226
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane HLN - FCA
7h 48m
$128–502

Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butte to Columbia Falls.

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Distance: 403.8 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Butte, MT to Columbia Falls via Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and North Valley Hospital - Whitefish in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) once daily.

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