There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane PDX - FCA
3h 16m$222–478Drive 543.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to Kalispellcar 543.4 mi
11h 34m$100–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 46m$198–411
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $480.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Portland and Kalispell is 458 miles. The road distance is 546.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Portland to Kalispell, including transfers.
Portland to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $220 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 13h 46m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:56 PM in Portland and 4:56 PM in Kalispell.
Portland to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–360 and the journey takes 13h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Kalispell is 547 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Portland to Kalispell.
There are 277+ hotels available in Kalispell.