There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Kalispell by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BRD - FCA
10h 10m$188–686Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane BRD - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
9h 16m$159–551Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
21h 16m$335–690Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
24h 4m$276–403Drive 1,067.8 mi
- Drive from Staples to Kalispellcar 1,067.8 mi
17h 28m$195–282Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
7h 53m$299–1,021
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staples to Kalispell is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Staples to Kalispell is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $290 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Staples to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Kalispell via Fargo and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Staples station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
The distance between Staples and Kalispell is 999 miles. The road distance is 1074 miles.
The best way to get from Staples to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Staples to Kalispell, including transfers.
Staples to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Staples to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Staples to Kalispell is to train which takes 21h 16m and costs $330 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 24h 4m.
What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $290–650 and the journey takes 20h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Kalispell via Fargo, Billings, and Kalispell in around 24h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Staples to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Fargo to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $130–190
Bus from Billings to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $18–26
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More Questions & Answers
Staples to Kalispell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Staples. It is currently 8:17 AM in Staples and 7:17 AM in Kalispell.
Staples to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staples to Kalispell is 1074 miles. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from Staples to Kalispell.
There are 286+ hotels available in Kalispell.