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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 30m
    $105–378

  2. 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
    $277–543

  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
    $529–1,146

  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 Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SMF - FCA
    5h 28m
    $127–528

  6. 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 48m
    $108–398

  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
    4h 43m
    $138–600

  8. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    6h 5m
    $118–471

California to Whitefish by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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