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How to get fromStaples to Whitefishby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Staples to Whitefish by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BRD - FCA
    7h 47m
    $195–696

  2. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane BRD - MSO
    3. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    9h 38m
    $158–536

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    20h 56m
    $340–700

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    24h 39m
    $285–412

  5. Drive 1,061.1 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Whitefishcar car 1,061.1 mi
    17h 22m
    $194–280

  6. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MSP - FCA
    7h 56m
    $311–1,039

  7. Bus, bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidjibus bus
    3. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BJI - FCA
    10h 57m
    $228–734

Staples to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $340–700 and the journey takes 20h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Whitefish via Fargo, Billings, and Whitefish in around 24h 39m.

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