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How to get fromCalifornia to Whitefishby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 20m
    $356–1,358

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane FAT - FCA
    7h 17m
    $121–476

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 15m
    $561–1,190

  4. Drive 1,330.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Whitefishcar car 1,330.5 mi
    20h 24m
    $243–351

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    4h 42m
    $303–808

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SMF - FCA
    5h 30m
    $137–598

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    6h 28m
    $138–540

California to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between California, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland in around 44h 15m.

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