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How to get fromGlacier National Park to Californiaby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Glacier National Park to California by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FCA - SFO
    3h 51m
    $391–1,397

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FCA - SMF
    5h 29m
    $192–687

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Glacier National Park to Whitefishtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Whitefish to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Las Vegasbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    31h
    $400–591

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 39m
    $587–1,226

  5. Drive 1,337.8 mi

    1. Drive from Apgar Visitor Center to Los Angelescar car 1,337.8 mi
    20h 33m
    $245–353

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FCA - LAX
    4h 27m
    $337–846

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FCA - SAN
    6h 1m
    $202–738

Glacier National Park to California by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Glacier National Park, MT, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Glacier Amtrak to Los Angeles via West Glacier Amtrak and Portland in around 46h 39m.

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