There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
7h 20m$128–508Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
37h 46m$382–873Drive 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$404–1,013Shuttle 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 32m$185–592Shuttle, 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
9h 2m$195–615
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 shuttle and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $400 - $1,100.
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 $380 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 7h 20m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 37h 46m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 6:07 PM in Monterey and 7:07 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?
United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 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 San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- 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
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- 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
- Groome Transportation
- 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
- Groome Transportation
- 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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