There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Whitefish by tram, 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.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)SEA - FCA
3h 26mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane StationFlixBus 2120 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
11h 16m$78–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
13h 16m$140–750Drive 495.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Whitefish495.1 mi
10h 22m$91–131Bus, train via Seattle Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to SpokaneTacoma
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak StationEmpire Builder
13h 36m$82–185
Seattle to Whitefish by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Whitefish is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Whitefish is to drive which takes 10h 22m and costs $90 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Seattle and Whitefish is 407 miles. The road distance is 498 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 16m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Seattle to Whitefish, including transfers.
Seattle to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:23 AM in Seattle and 1:23 AM in Whitefish.
Seattle to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Whitefish is 498 miles. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Seattle to Whitefish.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–750 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
- $45–290
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
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 Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- info@busnws.com
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $40–95
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults 12 and over
- $45–110
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact 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
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