What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 21h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $300 - $850.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Whitefish?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Whitefish 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 13m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Whitefish?

The distance between San Francisco and Whitefish is 875 miles. The road distance is 1087.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Whitefish without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 34h 13m and costs $700 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Whitefish?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from San Francisco to Whitefish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Whitefish train from?

San Francisco to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or fly from San Francisco to Whitefish?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 34h 13m.

Where does the San Francisco to Whitefish train arrive?

San Francisco to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Whitefish?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Whitefish is 1087 miles. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from San Francisco to Whitefish.

How do I get a train ticket from San Francisco to Whitefish?

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Where can I stay near Whitefish?

There are 290+ hotels available in Whitefish.

San Francisco to Whitefish - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
4h 18m
$305–807
Fly from Oakland International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
6h 5m
$126–493
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
34h 13m
$743–1,204
Drive 1,081.1 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Whitefishcar 1,081.1 mi
21h 30m
$198–285
Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SJC - FCA
7h 24m
$142–519
Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane STS - FCA
7h 14m
$145–515

San Francisco to Whitefish by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

34h 13mAverage Duration

$743Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Whitefish, 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 Whitefish Amtrak Station via Lake Merritt, Oakland, and Portland in around 34h 13m.

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How to get fromSan Francisco to Whitefishby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

Fly from San Francisco International Airport

Fly from Oakland International Airport

Train (Amtrak)

Drive 1,081.1 mi

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

Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly