There are 8 ways to get from California to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
4h 20m$356–958Fly San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SFO - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
6h 32m$89–348Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
44h 15m$444–1,064Drive 1,330.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Whitefishcar 1,330.5 mi
20h 25m$243–351Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
4h 39m$303–808Fly Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SMF - FCA
5h 55m$122–498Fly San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SAN - FCA
6h 31m$122–470Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane FAT - FCA
7h 20m$121–476
California to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Whitefish is to fly and drive which costs $85 - $350 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from California to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $350 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from California to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 15m.
The distance between California and Whitefish is 885 miles. The road distance is 1338.3 miles.
The best way to get from California to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 44h 15m and costs $440 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from California to Whitefish, including transfers.
California to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $350 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 44h 15m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 8:25 PM in California and 9:25 PM in Whitefish.
California to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between California, USA and Whitefish, 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 Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland in around 44h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between California to Whitefish is 1338 miles. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from California to Whitefish.
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