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

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

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  1. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 41m
    $361–965

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SJC - FCA
    5h 48m
    $138–538

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    34h 8m
    $365–821

  4. Drive  1,109.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Whitefishcar car 1,109.5 mi
    22h
    $203–293

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane OAK - FCA
    6h 35m
    $144–557

San Jose to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration34h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

You can take a train from San Jose to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Portland in around 34h 8m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours.

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