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How to get fromSan Diego to Kalispellby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SAN - FCA
    3h 19m
    $116–445

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SAN - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar car
    5h 2m
    $89–363

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d
    $1,105–1,813

  4. Drive  1,376.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Kalispellcar car 1,376.9 mi
    21h 10m
    $252–363

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Kalispell via Los Angeles, Portland, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 2d.

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