There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Kalispell by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)PDX - FCA
3h 6m$97–438Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)PDX - MSO
- Drive from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Kalispell
5h 7m$88–423Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
13h 26m$144–213Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
13h 46m$128–450Drive 543.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Kalispell543.4 mi
11h 30m$100–144
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $95 - $440.
The distance between Portland and Kalispell is 458 miles. The road distance is 546.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Kalispell without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 26m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Portland to Kalispell, including transfers.
The best way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $450 and takes 13h 46m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:28 PM in Portland and 2:28 PM in Kalispell.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Kalispell is 547 miles. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Portland to Kalispell.
There are 288+ hotels available in Kalispell.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–400 and the journey takes 13h 26m.
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- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Portland International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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