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How to get fromJefferson City to Whitefishby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Whitefish by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane COU - FCA
    7h 6m
    $257–792

  2. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane COU - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    8h 31m
    $215–682

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    37h 12m
    $407–582

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    41h 12m
    $1,073–1,742

  5. Drive  1,608.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Whitefishcar car 1,608.8 mi
    25h 48m
    $294–425

  6. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane STL - FCA
    9h
    $332–941

Jefferson City to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,073Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,308.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Whitefish via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 37h 12m.

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