There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Whitefish 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
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PDX - FCA
3h 7m$103–468Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 26m$80–400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 6m$87–174Drive 557 mi
- Drive from Portland to Whitefishcar 557 mi
11h 48m$102–147
Portland to Whitefish by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Whitefish is to bus and train which costs $85 - $180 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $100 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Portland and Whitefish is 461 miles. The road distance is 560.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 6m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Portland to Whitefish, including transfers.
Portland to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $400 and takes 13h 26m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 1:48 PM in Portland and 2:48 PM in Whitefish.
Portland to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–400 and the journey takes 13h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
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
- $35–80
- 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
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Whitefish is 560 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Portland to Whitefish.
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