What is the cheapest way to get from Alberta to Whitefish?

The cheapest way to get from Alberta to Whitefish is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alberta to Whitefish?

The fastest way to get from Alberta to Whitefish is to fly and drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $700.

How far is it from Alberta to Whitefish?

The distance between Alberta and Whitefish is 268 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Alberta to Whitefish?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Alberta to Whitefish, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alberta to Whitefish?

Yes, the driving distance between Alberta to Whitefish is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Alberta to Whitefish.

Where can I stay near Whitefish?

There are 298+ hotels available in Whitefish.

Alberta to Whitefish - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Alberta to Whitefish by plane, car, bus, 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.

Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Whitefishcar
4h 43m
$164–680
Drive 251.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Calgary to Whitefishcar 251.9 mi
5h 30m
$58–84
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Pincher Creek, ABbus
3. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar
9h 22m
Fly to Lethbridge Airport, drive
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lethbridge Airport (YQL)plane YYC - YQL
2. Drive from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to Whitefishcar
5h 47m
$151–560
Bus, drive via Shelby
1. Take the bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Lethbridge - U of Lbus
2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar
3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus
9h 45m
Bus, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - 11488, 24 Street SE to Pincher Creek, ABbus Calgary
2. Drive from Pincher Creek, AB to Lake McDonald Lodgecar
10h 53m
$107–151
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus
2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar
3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 20m

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) flights

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Map of how to get from Alberta to Whitefish.

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Alberta, Canada and Whitefish, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alberta to Whitefish. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), then drive to Whitefish. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary - Downtown Ticket Office to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Claresholm - Shell Gas Station, Claresholm, AB, Pincher Creek, AB, Lake McDonald Lodge, West Glacier Amtrak, and West Glacier Amtrak in around 9h 22m.

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