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

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitefish to California by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FCA - SFO
    3h 41m
    $120–435

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    38h 43m
    $288–567

  3. 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
    $596–1,203

  4. Drive 1,330.1 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Los Angelescar car 1,330.1 mi
    20h 25m
    $243–351

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FCA - SAN
    3h 56m
    $197–797

  6. 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 10m
    $302–1,055

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FCA - SMF
    5h 13m
    $177–746

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane FCA - FAT
    6h 23m
    $156–643

Whitefish to California by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Portland in around 45h 45m.

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