There are 8 ways to get from Minot to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MOT - FCA
7h 26m$136–546Drive 678.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minot to Whitefishcar 678.5 mi
14h 41m$124–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 15m$150–350Drive to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Bismarck-Airport-BIScar
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BIS - FCA
8h 27m$151–555Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane XWA - FCA
10h 29m$158–568Train to Devils Lake Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the train from Minot Station to Devils Lake Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Devils Lake Municipal Airport (DVL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DVL - FCA
14h 36m$169–614Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car
- Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DIK - FCA
9h 7m$163–562Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus Red Route
13h 26m$129–283
Minot to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Whitefish is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $130 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minot Station station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Minot and Whitefish is 612 miles. The road distance is 682.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $150 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Minot to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minot to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Whitefish is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 13h 15m.
Whitefish is 1h behind Minot. It is currently 6:26 PM in Minot and 5:26 PM in Whitefish.
Minot to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Minot Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 13h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Devils Lake Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dickinson Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Minot Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Devils Lake Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- tctransit@gmail.com
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Whitefish is 682 miles. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Minot to Whitefish.
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