There are 4 ways to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FCA - SEA
1h 42m$223–1,127Drive 499.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 499.3 mi
10h 39m$92–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus Spokane
14h 57m$165–350Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
15h 17m$215–420
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia Falls station to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Columbia Falls and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 387 miles. The road distance is 502.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 57m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 15h 17m.
Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1h behind Columbia Falls. It is currently 5:06 PM in Columbia Falls and 4:06 PM in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between Columbia Falls, MT, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $180–380 and the journey takes 14h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 502 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Columbia Falls to Seattle Airport (SEA).
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