There are 3 ways to get from Lake McDonald to Seattle by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Lake McDonald to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)taxi
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FCA - SEA
3h 6m$494–1,022Drive 524.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake McDonald to Seattlecar 524.4 mi
11h 8m$96–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Seattletrain Empire Builder
15h 22m$185–391
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake McDonald to Seattle is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lake McDonald to Seattle is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $490 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Lake McDonald to Seattle. However, there are services departing from West Glacier Amtrak and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
The distance between Lake McDonald and Seattle is 430 miles. The road distance is 527.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lake McDonald to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 15h 22m and costs $180 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lake McDonald to Seattle, including transfers.
Lake McDonald to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Glacier Amtrak station.
Seattle is 1h behind Lake McDonald. It is currently 4:49 PM in Lake McDonald and 3:49 PM in Seattle.
Lake McDonald to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake McDonald to Seattle is 528 miles. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Lake McDonald to Seattle.
What companies run services between Lake McDonald, MT, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from West Glacier Amtrak to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 15h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Glacier Amtrak to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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