There are 3 ways to get from Waterton to Sandpoint by car or train
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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Waterton to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint StationEmpire Builder
6h 45m$68–106Drive, train via West Glacier Amtrak (Amtrak)
cheapest- Drive from Waterton to West Glacier Amtrak
- Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Sandpoint StationEmpire Builder
7h 5m$48–127Drive 279.1 mi
- Drive from Waterton to Sandpoint279.1 mi
5h 45m$64–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterton to Sandpoint is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Waterton to Sandpoint is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Waterton and Sandpoint is 311 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Waterton to Sandpoint, including transfers.
Sandpoint is 1h behind Waterton. It is currently 2:51 PM in Waterton and 1:51 PM in Sandpoint.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterton to Sandpoint is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Waterton to Sandpoint.
There are 130+ hotels available in Sandpoint.
What companies run services between Waterton, AB, Canada and Sandpoint, ID, USA?
There is no direct connection from Waterton to Sandpoint. However, you can drive to Whitefish Amtrak Station then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterton to Sandpoint in around 5h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from West Glacier Amtrak to Sandpoint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $26–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–180
- Business Class
- $60–240
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