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How to get fromPortland to Great Fallsby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Great Falls by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane PDX - GTF
    4h 57m
    $113–553

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    18h 15m
    $162–276

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus Green Route
    20h 45m
    $253–507

  4. Drive 702.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Great Fallscar car 702.3 mi
    11h 56m
    $129–186

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane SEA - GTF
    6h 21m
    $248–1,194

Portland to Great Falls by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Great Falls Transfer Center via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 18h 15m.

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