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How to get fromKalispell to San Diegoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to San Diego by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFCA - SAN
    3h 51m
    $131–589

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kalispell to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMSO - SAN
    5h 42m
    $122–534

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
    44h 50m
    $276–569

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    2d 1h
    $339–563

  5. Drive 1,377.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kalispell to San Diegocar1,377.3 mi
    21h
    $252–364

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to San Diego via Whitefish Amtrak Station, Portland, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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