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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokane Stationbus bus FlixBus 2120
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    9h 1m
    $199–300

  2. Drive  388.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ellensburg to Whitefishcar car 388.6 mi
    8h 40m
    $71–103

  3. Bus to Yakima Air Terminal Airport, fly

    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
    $206–946

  4. Bus, train via I-90 West Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokanebus bus Nwl 739
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    10h 21m
    $200–305

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Wenatcheebus bus Nwl 804
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 54m
    $273–410

  6. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    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 5m
    $461–1,014

  7. Bus to Wenatchee, fly

    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 15m
    $262–1,176

Ellensburg to Whitefish by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Ellensburg to Whitefish. However, you can take the bus to Spokane Station, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Whitefish Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ellensburg to Whitefish in around 8h 40m.

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