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How to get fromKalispell to Palo Altoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Palo Alto by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    4h 10m
    $302–802

  2. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane FCA - SJC
    5h 48m
    $156–643

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    35h 49m
    $811–1,261

  4. Drive  1,092.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kalispell to Palo Altocar car 1,092.3 mi
    21h 51m
    $200–288

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FCA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    7h 12m
    $165–678

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines 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.

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