There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PDX - FCA
3h 3m$196–461Drive 558.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Columbia Fallscar 558.5 mi
11h 53m$102–148Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 39m$234–438Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 44m$160–291
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Columbia Falls is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $190 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Columbia Falls station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Portland and Columbia Falls is 456 miles. The road distance is 561.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbia Falls without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $230 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Portland to Columbia Falls, including transfers.
Portland to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbia Falls is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 13h 39m.
Columbia Falls is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 2:35 AM in Portland and 3:35 AM in Columbia Falls.
Portland to Columbia Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–410 and the journey takes 13h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Columbia Falls is 562 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Portland to Columbia Falls.
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