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How to get fromLos Angeles to Whitefishby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    4h 41m
    $303–608

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane LAX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar car
    6h 53m
    $91–368

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 15m
    $1,000–1,563

  4. Drive  1,330.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Whitefishcar car 1,330.5 mi
    20h 25m
    $243–351

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BUR - FCA
    6h 27m
    $137–514

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ONT - FCA
    7h 1m
    $158–629

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LGB - FCA
    8h 34m
    $181–751

Los Angeles to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines 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.

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