There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
3h 7m$304–766Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane LAX - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
5h 16m$99–405Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
45h 55m$568–1,223Drive 1,344.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefishcar 1,344.5 mi
20h 49m$246–355
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish is to fly and drive which costs $95 - $410 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $300 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Whitefish is 1033 miles. The road distance is 1352.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 45h 55m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $300 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 55m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 6:07 PM in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 7:07 PM in Whitefish.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Portland in around 45h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish is 1352 miles. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Whitefish.
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