What is the cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Calgary?

The cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Calgary is to bus and drive via NB Anderson CTrain Station which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Falls to Calgary?

The fastest way to get from Great Falls to Calgary is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $95 - $150.

How far is it from Great Falls to Calgary?

The distance between Great Falls and Calgary is 523 km. The road distance is 502.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Great Falls to Calgary?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Great Falls to Calgary, including transfers.

Can I drive from Great Falls to Calgary?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Falls to Calgary is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Great Falls to Calgary.

Where can I stay near Calgary?

There are 855+ hotels available in Calgary.

Great Falls to Calgary - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Great Falls to Calgary by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus, drive via NB Anderson CTrain Station
best
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grass
3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge
4. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgary
8h 31m
$45–85
Drive 502.2 km
1. Drive from Great Falls to Calgary502.2 km
5h 12m
$98–142
Fly from Great Falls International Airport
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)GTF - YYC
5h 26m
$120–575
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grass
3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Lethbridge
4. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgary
8h 34m
$45–85
Bus, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Port of Sweet Grass
3. Drive from Port of Sweet Grass to Southgate Station
4. Take the bus from Lethbridge to Calgary
9h 10m
$47–87
Drive to Medicine Hat Airport, fly
1. Drive from Great Falls to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH)
2. Fly from Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)YXH - YYC
5h 29m
$232–753

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

31Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Great Falls to Calgary.

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Distance: 522.5 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Calgary, AB, Canada?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 4 times a day.

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