There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
4h 42m$303–808Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
cheapest- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BUR - FCA
6h 31m$142–544Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
44h 15m$482–1,087Drive 1,330.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Whitefishcar 1,330.5 mi
20h 25m$243–351Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ONT - FCA
7h 5m$147–619Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LGB - FCA
8h$201–851
Los Angeles to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $300 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles 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 44h 15m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Whitefish is 1048 miles. The road distance is 1338.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 44h 15m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 44h 15m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 3:30 AM in Los Angeles and 4:30 AM in Whitefish.
Los Angeles to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 train from Los Angeles to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland in around 44h 15m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,600
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
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Whitefish is 1338 miles. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Los Angeles to Whitefish.
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