There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
3h 9m$274–915Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Whitefishcar
5h 27m$130–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 18m$382–802Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
27h 41m$301–434Drive 1,193 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefishcar 1,193 mi
19h 16m$218–315Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane MSP - YXC
- Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Whitefishcar
7h 31m$193–782
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop and arriving at Whitefish via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Whitefish is 1041 miles. The road distance is 1199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 25h 18m and costs $380 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 25h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 27h 41m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $380–800 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Regina, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Winnipeg, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Edmonton, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 12:56 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 11:56 PM in Whitefish.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish is 1200 miles. It takes approximately 19h 16m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Whitefish.
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