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How to get fromSan Francisco to Flathead Lakeby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Flathead Lake by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    2. Walk from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    4h 45m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Walk from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    35h 26m

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    2. Walk from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    6h 49m

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SJC - FCA
    3. Walk from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    8h

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Missoula to Polsonbus bus
    5. Walk from Polson to Flathead Lakeunknown unknown
    41h 4m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Flathead Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 887.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Flathead Lake, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Flathead Lake. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), then travel to Flathead Lake. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Flathead Lake via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Portland, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 35h 26m.

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