There are 5 ways to get from Renton to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h$212–1,038Drive 478.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Renton to Kalispellcar 478.1 mi
10h 12m$88–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 56m$228–442Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 50m$178–368Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Kalispellbus
16h 30m$143–226
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renton to Kalispell is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Renton to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Renton to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Renton TC - Bay 4 and arriving at Kalispell via Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Spokane and Missoula. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Renton station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Tukwila Sounder Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Renton and Kalispell is 397 miles. The road distance is 480.9 miles.
The best way to get from Renton to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $220 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Renton to Kalispell, including transfers.
Renton to Kalispell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Renton to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Renton to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 14h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between Renton, WA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Missoula to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Renton to Kalispell bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Renton. It is currently 8:55 PM in Renton and 9:55 PM in Kalispell.
Renton to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renton to Kalispell is 481 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Renton to Kalispell.
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