There are 3 ways to get from Portland to West Glacier 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 33m$258–528Drive 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$150–370
Portland to West Glacier by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 33m 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 $150 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 33m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 14h 12m.
West Glacier is 1h ahead of Portland. It is currently 3:04 PM in Portland and 4:04 PM 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) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $150–370 and the journey takes 14h 12m.
- 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 West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
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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