There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 35m$267–1,248Drive 1,195.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Whitefishcar 1,195.7 mi
19h 7m$219–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 53m$390–800Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
27h 15m$301–434
Saint Paul to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $260 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Whitefish via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 53m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Whitefish is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1202.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 23h 53m and costs $390 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $260 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 23h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 27h 15m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $390–800 and the journey takes 23h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Whitefish bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Whitefish is 1h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 6:24 PM in Saint Paul and 5:24 PM in Whitefish.
Saint Paul to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Whitefish is 1203 miles. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Saint Paul to Whitefish.
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