There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Long Beach Airport
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LGB - FCA
5h 25m$269–930Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SNA - FCA
7h 44m$143–589Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
47h 44m$526–1,137Drive 1,318.9 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Kalispellcar 1,318.9 mi
20h 10m$241–348Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
7h 9m$307–820
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 44m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Kalispell is 1057 miles. The road distance is 1326.6 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 47h 44m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Kalispell is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 47h 44m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Costa Mesa. It is currently 9:55 PM in Costa Mesa and 10:55 PM in Kalispell.
Costa Mesa to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to Kalispell via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Portland, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 47h 44m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Kalispell is 1327 miles. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Costa Mesa to Kalispell.
There are 278+ hotels available in Kalispell.