There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SMF - FCA
4h 10m$140–558Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
31h 51m$437–898Drive 1,012.9 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispellcar 1,012.9 mi
18h 58m$185–267Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SMF - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
6h 15m$430–567
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Kalispell is 772 miles. The road distance is 1018.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 31h 51m and costs $430 - $900.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $900 and takes 31h 51m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Sacramento Airport (SMF). It is currently 5:50 AM in Sacramento Airport (SMF) and 6:50 AM in Kalispell.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Kalispell via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Portland, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 31h 51m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Missoula International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kalispell.
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