There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SMF - FCA
4h 12m$139–553Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
31h 31m$392–833Drive 1,028.1 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefishcar 1,028.1 mi
19h 17m$188–271
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Whitefish is 775 miles. The road distance is 1034.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 31h 31m and costs $390 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 31h 31m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Sacramento Airport (SMF). It is currently 2:09 PM in Sacramento Airport (SMF) and 3:09 PM in Whitefish.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Whitefish, 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 Whitefish Amtrak Station via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, and Portland in around 31h 31m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
- $110–550
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
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish is 1034 miles. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Whitefish.
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