There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
1h 31m$183–830Drive 484.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispellcar 484.5 mi
10h 21m$86–124Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 10m$358–548Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus Nwl 737 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 30m$228–418Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kalispell484.5 mi
10h 21m
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Kalispell is 389 miles. The road distance is 487.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 15h 10m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 15h 10m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 6:23 AM in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 7:23 AM in Kalispell.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Kalispell, 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 Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–490 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kalispell
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell is 487 miles. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Kalispell.
There are two+ hotels available in Kalispell.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Kalispell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.