There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to West Glacier 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 17m$385–1,397Fly 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 West Glaciercar
6h 28m$94–357Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
34h 59m$423–914Drive 1,116.1 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to West Glaciercar 1,116.1 mi
20h 41m$204–295Fly Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
6h 21m$171–643Caltrain 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 41m$187–649
San Francisco to West Glacier by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to West Glacier is to fly and drive which costs $90 - $360 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to West Glacier is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $380 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to West Glacier. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via Oakland and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 59m.
The distance between San Francisco and West Glacier is 887 miles. The road distance is 1122.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to West Glacier without a car is to train which takes 34h 59m and costs $420 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from San Francisco to West Glacier, including transfers.
San Francisco to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to West Glacier is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $380 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $950 and takes 34h 59m.
West Glacier is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 9:04 PM in San Francisco and 10:04 PM in West Glacier.
San Francisco to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and West Glacier, 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 West Glacier Amtrak via Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Portland in around 34h 59m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
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
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $9–12
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Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to West Glacier is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from San Francisco to West Glacier.
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