There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MRY - FCA
6h 9m$138–598Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
37h 46m$472–963Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
- Take the train from Emeryville to Chico Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 25m$322–608Drive 1,179 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Whitefishcar 1,179 mi
23h 12m$216–311Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
6h 20m$174–523Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SJC - FCA
7h 34m$205–702Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
8h 33m$205–665
Monterey to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 23h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 46m.
The distance between Monterey and Whitefish is 918 miles. The road distance is 1185.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 37h 46m and costs $470 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Monterey to Whitefish, including transfers.
Monterey to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 37h 46m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 6:43 PM in Monterey and 7:43 PM in Whitefish.
Monterey to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Portland in around 37h 46m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,200
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Whitefish is 1186 miles. It takes approximately 23h 12m to drive from Monterey to Whitefish.
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