There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Whitefish by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DEN - FCA
4h 8m$265–755Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DEN - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
6h 19m$98–405Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
23h 39m$307–409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 3h$829–1,778Drive 998.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Whitefishcar 998.6 mi
15h 29m$183–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
33h$294–598
Denver to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Whitefish is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $260 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Whitefish via Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Denver and Whitefish is 792 miles. The road distance is 1004.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 23h 39m and costs $300 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Denver to Whitefish, including transfers.
Denver to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $260 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 23h 39m, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Denver (DEN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Whitefish via Cheyenne, WY, Billings, and Whitefish in around 23h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Denver to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Denver to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Denver to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.
Denver to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Whitefish is 1004 miles. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Denver to Whitefish.
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