There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Glacier National Park by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Minot Station to Essex Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 53m$200–420Drive 656.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minot to Apgar Visitor Centercar 656.7 mi
13h 29m$120–174Fly Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MOT - FCA
8h 45m$206–736Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane XWA - FCA
8h$228–768Fly Minot International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MOT - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Essex Stationcar
9h 39m$130–526
Minot to Glacier National Park by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Glacier National Park is to drive and fly which takes 8h and costs $220 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minot Station station and arriving at Essex Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Minot and Glacier National Park is 635 miles. The road distance is 660.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $200 - $420.
The train from Minot Station to Essex Station takes 11h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Minot to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Glacier National Park is to train which takes 11h 53m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $750 and takes 8h 45m.
Glacier National Park is 1h behind Minot. It is currently 7:41 AM in Minot and 6:41 AM in Glacier National Park.
Minot to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Station.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Minot Station to Essex Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 11h 53m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minot International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Glacier National Park is 661 miles. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Minot to Glacier National Park.
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