There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SNA - FCA
5h 3m$163–627Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
43h 40m$302–597Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
46h 19m$599–1,222Drive 1,330.3 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Whitefishcar 1,330.3 mi
20h 26m$243–351Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
6h 6m$311–1,070
Irvine to Whitefish by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Whitefish is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 19m.
The distance between Irvine and Whitefish is 1045 miles. The road distance is 1338.1 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 40m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Irvine to Whitefish, including transfers.
Irvine to Whitefish train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 46h 19m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 5:07 PM in Irvine and 6:07 PM in Whitefish.
Irvine to Whitefish train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Whitefish Amtrak Station via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Portland in around 46h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Sunday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Whitefish is 1338 miles. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Irvine to Whitefish.
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