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How to get fromLake Chelan to Kalispellby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Chelan to Kalispell by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus 21
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    11h 46m
    $175–335

  2. Drive 354.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Chelan to Kalispellcar car 354.1 mi
    8h 49m
    $65–94

  3. Bus to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane EAT - FCA
    7h 54m
    $209–985

  4. Bus, train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeside Park-and-Ride to Wenatchee Columbia Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Seattletrain train
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SEA - FCA
    10h 31m
    $275–1,151

Wenatchee (EAT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Chelan to Kalispell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Lake Chelan, WA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Chelan to Kalispell. However, you can walk to Lakeside Park-and-Ride, take the bus to Wenatchee Columbia Station, walk to Wenatchee Amtrak, take the train to Whitefish Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Kalispell. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Chelan to Kalispell in around 8h 49m.

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