There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m$267–1,110Drive 641.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from SeaTac to Shelbycar 641.4 mi
13h 17m$117–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
18h 59m$233–483Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Shelbycar
5h 22m$233–467Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
6h 2m$203–1,020Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
7h 6m$193–880
SeaTac to Shelby by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Shelby is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Shelby is to fly and drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $230 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Shelby station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Shelby Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
The distance between SeaTac and Shelby is 542 miles. The road distance is 645.1 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Shelby without a car is to train which takes 18h 59m and costs $230 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from SeaTac to Shelby, including transfers.
SeaTac to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Shelby is 1h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 11:05 PM in SeaTac and 12:05 AM in Shelby.
SeaTac to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Shelby Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Shelby is 645 miles. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from SeaTac to Shelby.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
- 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
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helena Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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