There are 4 ways to get from Kalispell to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FCA - ONT
4h 54m$139–584Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2d 1h$490–1,134Drive 1,280.2 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Ontariocar 1,280.2 mi
19h 30m$234–338Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FCA - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
6h 6m$305–819
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Ontario is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Ontario is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Kalispell and Ontario is 1014 miles. The road distance is 1287.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $490 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kalispell to Ontario, including transfers.
Kalispell to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Ontario is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 1h.
Ontario is 1h behind Kalispell. It is currently 5:17 PM in Kalispell and 4:17 PM in Ontario.
Kalispell to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Holt @ Palm via Whitefish Amtrak Station, Portland, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, El Monte Station - Lower Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Pomona Transit Center in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Ontario is 1288 miles. It takes approximately 19h 30m to drive from Kalispell to Ontario.
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