There are 4 ways to get from Portland to West Glacier by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 24m$258–518Drive 575.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portland to West Glaciercar 575.3 mi
12h 12m$105–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 12m$210–430Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus FlixBus 2184 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 17m$145–270
Portland to West Glacier by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to West Glacier is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to West Glacier 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 West Glacier is 473 miles. The road distance is 578.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to West Glacier without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $210 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Portland to West Glacier, including transfers.
Portland to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to West Glacier is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 14h 12m.
West Glacier is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:50 AM in Portland and 4:50 AM in West Glacier.
Portland to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and West Glacier, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 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 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–430
Flights from Portland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- 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
Train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to West Glacier is 579 miles. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Portland to West Glacier.
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