There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 10m$428–948Drive 495.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Whitefishcar 495.1 mi
10h 25m$91–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 16m$150–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 36m$116–282
Seattle to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Whitefish is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $420 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Seattle and Whitefish is 406 miles. The road distance is 498 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 13h 16m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Seattle to Whitefish, including transfers.
Seattle to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $420 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 13h 16m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:09 AM in Seattle and 11:09 AM in Whitefish.
Seattle to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Whitefish is 498 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Seattle to Whitefish.
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