There are 3 ways to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
1h 50m$252–1,050Drive 517.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from SeaTac to Apgar Visitor Centercar 517.6 mi
11h 2m$95–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
15h 36m$183–403
SeaTac to Glacier National Park by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Glacier National Park. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between SeaTac and Glacier National Park is 404 miles. The road distance is 520.7 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
SeaTac to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 15h 36m.
Glacier National Park is 1h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 11:04 PM in SeaTac and 12:04 AM in Glacier National Park.
SeaTac to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–400 and the journey takes 14h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Glacier National Park is 521 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from SeaTac to Glacier National Park.
There are eight+ hotels available in Glacier National Park.