There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Glacier National Park 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
3h 24m$258–518Drive 577.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Apgar Visitor Centercar 577.3 mi
12h 16m$106–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 12m$210–430
Portland to Glacier National Park by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $250 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portland and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Portland and Glacier National Park is 473 miles. The road distance is 580.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Portland to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
Portland to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 14h 12m.
Glacier National Park is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 2:43 AM in Portland and 3:43 AM in Glacier National Park.
Portland to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $210–430 and the journey takes 14h 12m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Glacier National Park is 581 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Portland to Glacier National Park.
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