There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 23m$138–599Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 36m$123–304Drive 1,184.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Whitefishcar 1,184.1 mi
18h 59m$217–313Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
8h 31m$126–532Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DLH - FCA
7h 48m$126–516
Minnesota to Whitefish by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish is to train which costs $120 - $310 and takes 25h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.
The distance between Minnesota and Whitefish is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1191 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 25h 36m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Minnesota to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minnesota to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 25h 36m.
Whitefish is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 4:46 AM in Minnesota and 3:46 AM in Whitefish.
Minnesota to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–300 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Whitefish is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Minnesota to Whitefish.
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