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How to get fromEllensburg to Kalispellby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Ellensburg to Kalispell by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train via Spokane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokanebus bus Nwl 739 / ...
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h 21m
    $131–244

  2. Drive  375.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Ellensburg to Kalispellcar car 375.1 mi
    8h 25m
    $69–99

  3. Bus to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg - 4th / Ruby to Yakima Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane YKM - FCA
    5h 53m
    $190–936

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Washington University to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus Ellensburg
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    12h 59m
    $188–355

  5. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    5h 3m
    $455–1,004

  6. Bus to Wenatchee, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane EAT - FCA
    9h 13m
    $236–1,016

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucks to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SEA - MSO
    3. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar car
    7h 17m
    $246–509

Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Ellensburg, WA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ellensburg to Kalispell. However, you can take the bus to Spokane, walk to Spokane, take the train to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Kalispell. Alternatively, you can drive from Ellensburg to Kalispell in around 8h 25m.

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