There are 3 ways to get from San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SAN - FCA
5h 6m$156–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
2d$631–1,293Drive 1,392.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Whitefishcar 1,392.1 mi
21h 29m$255–367
San Diego to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Whitefish is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 29m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between San Diego and Whitefish is 1105 miles. The road distance is 1400.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Diego to Whitefish, including transfers.
San Diego to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Whitefish is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:33 AM in San Diego and 12:33 PM in Whitefish.
San Diego to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Portland in around 2d.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Whitefish is 1400 miles. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from San Diego to Whitefish.
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