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How to get fromOceanside to Whitefishby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to Whitefish by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    5h 32m
    $136–467

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    47h 15m
    $1,037–1,723

  3. Drive  1,363.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Whitefishcar car 1,363.6 mi
    21h 3m
    $249–360

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane LAX - FCA
    6h 3m

  5. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane CLD - FCA
    8h 6m
    $160–656

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SNA - FCA
    10h 5m
    $151–554

Oceanside to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,037Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,140.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 47h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) once daily.

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