There are 7 ways to get from California to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
4h 13m$350–948Fly San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SFO - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
6h 19m$86–343Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
44h 35m$543–1,325Drive 1,315.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Kalispellcar 1,315.3 mi
20h 5m$240–347Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
4h 39m$297–798Fly Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SMF - FCA
5h 50m$116–478Fly Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
5h 48m$129–521
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Kalispell is to fly and drive which costs $85 - $350 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from California to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $350 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from California to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 35m.
The distance between California and Kalispell is 883 miles. The road distance is 1323 miles.
The best way to get from California to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 44h 35m and costs $500 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from California to Kalispell, including transfers.
California to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $350 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 44h 35m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 4:35 AM in California and 5:35 AM in Kalispell.
California to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Kalispell via Portland and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 44h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–440
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between California to Kalispell is 1323 miles. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from California to Kalispell.
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