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How to get fromCalifornia to Glacier National Parkby plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Glacier National Park by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 35m
    $386–1,398

  2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SMF - FCA
    5h 45m
    $177–638

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Ogden, UTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte to Whitefishbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Whitefish to Glacier National Parktaxi taxi
    29h 48m
    $398–591

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    45h 1m
    $580–1,214

  5. Drive 1,338.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Apgar Visitor Centercar car 1,338.1 mi
    20h 31m
    $245–353

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    4h 57m
    $333–848

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    6h 42m
    $178–640

California to Glacier National Park by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between California, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to West Glacier Amtrak via Portland and West Glacier Amtrak in around 45h 1m.

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