There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FCA - SFO
3h 44m$352–952Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MSO - SFO
5h 50m$98–387Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
35h 49m$411–891Drive 1,092.3 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Palo Altocar 1,092.3 mi
21h 51m$200–288Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FCA - SJC
5h 38m$156–643
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto is to drive and fly which costs $95 - $390 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $350 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Portland and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 49m.
The distance between Kalispell and Palo Alto is 879 miles. The road distance is 1098.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 35h 49m and costs $410 - $900.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Kalispell to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $350 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 35h 49m.
Palo Alto is 1h behind Kalispell. It is currently 8:13 PM in Kalispell and 7:13 PM in Palo Alto.
Kalispell to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Whitefish Amtrak Station, Portland, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 35h 49m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Palo Alto is 1099 miles. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Kalispell to Palo Alto.
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