There are 3 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PDX - FCA
1h 50m$229–479Drive 552.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefishcar 552.5 mi
11h 48m$101–146Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 9m$203–423
Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $220 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Portland Airport (PDX) station to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Portland Int'l Airport station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Portland Airport (PDX) and Whitefish is 450 miles. The road distance is 555.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 15h 9m and costs $200 - $430.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $220 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 15h 9m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Portland Airport (PDX). It is currently 11:01 AM in Portland Airport (PDX) and 12:01 PM in Whitefish.
Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 13h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish is 556 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Whitefish.
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