There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane FLG - FCA
4h 50m$158–622Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane FLG - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
8h 7m$126–492Train, bus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegasbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 1m$341–650Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 8h$602–1,496Drive 1,119.8 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Whitefishcar 1,119.8 mi
19h 39m$205–296Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
46h 39m$464–665
Flagstaff to Whitefish by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Whitefish via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Flagstaff and Whitefish is 942 miles. The road distance is 1126.3 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 1m and costs $340 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also bus, which costs $460 - $700 and takes 46h 39m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Flagstaff to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
Bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Whitefish bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Flagstaff. It is currently 3:05 AM in Flagstaff and 4:05 AM in Whitefish.
Flagstaff to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Whitefish is 1126 miles. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Flagstaff to Whitefish.
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