There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
4h$349–947Fly San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SFO - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
5h 54m$85–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
34h 34m$378–839Drive 1,067.6 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Kalispellcar 1,067.6 mi
21h 15m$195–282Fly Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
6h 9m$130–523Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SJC - FCA
7h 15m$136–539
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Kalispell is to fly and drive which costs $85 - $350 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h and costs $340 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Oakland and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.
The distance between San Francisco and Kalispell is 873 miles. The road distance is 1073.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 34h 34m and costs $370 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h to get from San Francisco to Kalispell, including transfers.
San Francisco to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Kalispell is to fly which takes 4h and costs $340 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 34h 34m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 2:10 AM in San Francisco and 3:10 AM in Kalispell.
San Francisco to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Kalispell via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Portland, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 34h 34m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Kalispell is 1074 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from San Francisco to Kalispell.
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