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How to get fromWhitefish to Californiaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Whitefish to California by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FCA - OAK
    3h 16m
    $138–598

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FCA - SFO
    3h 57m
    $105–365

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    37h 53m
    $211–500

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    45h 45m
    $235–661

  5. Drive 1,330.1 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Los Angelescar car 1,330.1 mi
    20h 15m
    $243–351

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FCA - SMF
    5h 2m
    $167–746

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FCA - SAN
    4h 5m
    $167–747

  8. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FCA - LAX
    4h 35m
    $116–406

  9. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FCA - SJC
    5h 36m
    $171–698

Whitefish to California by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and California, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Portland in around 45h 45m.

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