There are 5 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SJC - FCA
4h 51m$146–564Fly from San Francisco International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
4h 30m$383–1,388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
35h 42m$436–968Drive 1,109.6 mi
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefishcar 1,109.6 mi
22h 1m$203–293BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane OAK - FCA
6h 59m$146–608
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 22h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $380 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via San Jose and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) and Whitefish is 866 miles. The road distance is 1116 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 35h 42m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish, including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 35h 42m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of San Jose Airport (SJC). It is currently 3:23 PM in San Jose Airport (SJC) and 4:23 PM in Whitefish.
San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Portland in around 35h 42m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
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 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
- Website
- delta.com
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 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
- Website
- united.com
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 Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish is 1116 miles. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Whitefish.
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