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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    3h 57m
    $305–807

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    6h 3m
    $136–523

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    34h 13m
    $743–1,204

  4. Drive  1,081.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Whitefishcar car 1,081.1 mi
    21h 30m
    $198–285

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

    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
    7h 17m
    $142–529

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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) 5 times a day. 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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