There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 27m$267–1,247Drive 1,184 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Whitefishcar 1,184 mi
18h 59m$217–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
25h 18m$402–802
Minneapolis to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 18h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $260 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis 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 and Whitefish is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 25h 18m and costs $400 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 25h 18m.
Whitefish is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 8:19 PM in Minneapolis and 7:19 PM in Whitefish.
Minneapolis to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $400–800 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- 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 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- 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
- 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
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Whitefish is 1191 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Minneapolis to Whitefish.
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