There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 43m$297–987Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane RST - FCA
8h 11m$186–722Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Essex Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 52m$372–802Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
- Take the taxi from Whitefish to Glacier National Parktaxi
27h 43m$402–562Drive 1,160.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Apgar Visitor Centercar 1,160.3 mi
18h 30m$212–306Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane DLH - FCA
7h 7m$186–686
Minnesota to Glacier National Park by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Glacier National Park station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Essex Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.
The distance between Minnesota and Glacier National Park is 1061 miles. The road distance is 1167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 23h 52m and costs $370 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
Minnesota to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 23h 52m.
Glacier National Park is 1h behind Minnesota. It is currently 9:59 AM in Minnesota and 8:59 AM in Glacier National Park.
Minnesota to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Station.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Glacier National Park, 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 Essex Station twice daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 22h 31m.
- 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 Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- 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 Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- 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 Rochester to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 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
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Glacier National Park is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Minnesota to Glacier National Park.
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