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How to get fromLake McDonald Lodge to Whitefishby taxi, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake McDonald Lodge to Whitefish by taxi, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake McDonald Lodge to West Glacier Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    59 min
    $41–56

  2. Drive 36.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Whitefishcar car 36.9 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lake McDonald Lodge to Apgar Visitor Centerbus bus Return West Side Logan Pass Shuttle Service
    2. Take the taxi from Apgar Visitor Center to Whitefishtaxi taxi
    1h 9m
    $80–100

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake McDonald Lodge to West Glacier Amtrakshuttle bus West Side Shuttle
    2. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2h 12m
    $14–24

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake McDonald Lodge to Whitefishtaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    54 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Lake McDonald Lodge, MT, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake McDonald Lodge to Whitefish. However, you can take the taxi to West Glacier Amtrak then take the train to Whitefish Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Apgar Visitor Center then take the taxi to Whitefish.

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