There are 4 ways to get from Bellingham to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BLI - FCA
5h 14m$226–1,146Drive 553.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bellingham to Whitefishcar 553.6 mi
12h 32m$101–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 36m$323–511Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
5h 14m$458–548
Bellingham to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Whitefish is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Whitefish is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $450 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Bellingham station to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Amtrak Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Bellingham and Whitefish is 399 miles. The road distance is 556.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Bellingham to Whitefish, including transfers.
Bellingham to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bellingham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 14h 36m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 6:57 PM in Bellingham and 7:57 PM in Whitefish.
Bellingham to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bellingham to Whitefish is 557 miles. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Bellingham to Whitefish.
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