There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier 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 43m$297–987Fly 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 West Glaciercar
6h 48m$126–537Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
24h 39m$372–802Bus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
27h 13m$357–508Drive 1,158.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to West Glaciercar 1,158.3 mi
18h 26m$212–306
Minneapolis to West Glacier by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to West Glacier. However, there are services departing from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S and arriving at Whitefish via Maple Grove and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to West Glacier. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.
The distance between Minneapolis and West Glacier is 1061 miles. The road distance is 1165 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier without a car is to train which takes 24h 39m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier, including transfers.
Minneapolis to West Glacier bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Minneapolis to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to West Glacier is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 24h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 27h 13m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and West Glacier, 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 West Glacier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 23h 14m.
- 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.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to West Glacier bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
West Glacier is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:53 PM in Minneapolis and 2:53 PM in West Glacier.
Minneapolis to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to West Glacier is 1165 miles. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Minneapolis to West Glacier.
There are 344+ hotels available in West Glacier.