There are 3 ways to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 24m$248–1,088Drive 519.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Federal Way to Apgar Visitor Centercar 519.9 mi
11h 1m$95–138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
15h 53m$193–403
Federal Way to Glacier National Park by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Glacier National Park. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Federal Way and Glacier National Park is 417 miles. The road distance is 523 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs $190 - $410.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
Federal Way to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 15h 53m.
Glacier National Park is 1h ahead of Federal Way. It is currently 11:15 AM in Federal Way and 12:15 PM in Glacier National Park.
Federal Way to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $190–400 and the journey takes 14h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Glacier National Park is 523 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Federal Way to Glacier National Park.
There are eight+ hotels available in Glacier National Park.




