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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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
    4h 2m
    $395–1,357

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    5h 45m
    $151–603

  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
    $433–894

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle to Spokane Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Missoula to Whitefishbus bus
    38h 29m

  5. Drive 1,081.1 mi

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

  6. 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
    $167–609

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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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