There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 27m$267–947Fly Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
7h 49m$146–632Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 36m$332–752Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
26h 48m$301–434Drive 1,184 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Whitefishcar 1,184 mi
18h 59m$217–313Fly Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DLH - FCA
8h 18m$156–646Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
6h 39m$275–467Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane HIB - FCA
11h 3m$204–710
Minnesota to Whitefish by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 18h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Whitefish via Maple Grove and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.
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 1190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 25h 36m and costs $330 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Minnesota to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minnesota to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
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 27m and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 25h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 26h 48m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $330–750 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 7:54 AM in Minnesota and 6:54 AM in Whitefish.
Minnesota to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Whitefish is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Minnesota to Whitefish.
There are 306+ hotels available in Whitefish.