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

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    3h 40m
    $118–461

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 31m
    $115–428

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 1m
    $209–518

  4. 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
    $223–697

  5. Drive 1,330.5 mi

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

  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 Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    4h 37m
    $116–408

  8. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    4h 36m
    $158–650

  9. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SJC - FCA
    6h 14m
    $140–600

California to Whitefish by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air and Delta fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland in around 44h 15m.

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