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How to get fromKalispell to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalispell to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FCA - SAN
    3h 18m
    $129–534

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSO - SAN
    5h 8m
    $115–499

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    2d 1h
    $1,106–1,814

  4. Drive  1,377.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kalispell to San Diegocar car 1,377.4 mi
    21h 8m
    $252–364

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to San Diego via Whitefish Amtrak Station, Portland, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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