There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SNA - FCA
5h 11m$184–679Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
46h 8m$581–1,243Drive 1,328 mi
- Drive from Orange County to Whitefishcar 1,328 mi
20h 25m$243–351Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane LAX - FCA
5h 59m$313–831
Orange County to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Whitefish is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Orange County to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 8m.
The distance between Orange County and Whitefish is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1335.8 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 46h 8m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Orange County to Whitefish, including transfers.
Orange County to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Orange County to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 46h 8m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Orange County. It is currently 3:23 AM in Orange County and 4:23 AM in Whitefish.
Orange County to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 46h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Whitefish is 1336 miles. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Orange County to Whitefish.
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