There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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
4h 39m$269–950Fly 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
6h 57m$127–540Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 22m$382–802Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
27h 14m$301–434Drive 1,188.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefishcar 1,188.1 mi
19h 10m$217–314
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $260 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Whitefish via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Whitefish is 1047 miles. The road distance is 1195 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 25h 22m and costs $380 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $260 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 25h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 27h 14m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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
- 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
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–Saint Paul to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Whitefish.
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