There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 35m$230–1,032Drive 498 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefishcar 498 mi
10h 36m$91–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 57m$186–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus Nwl 737 / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 17m$136–316Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Missoulabus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Whitefishbus
15h 44m$148–228
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Whitefish via Spokane and Missoula. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Whitefish is 391 miles. The road distance is 500.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs $180 - $400.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $230 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 14h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 15h 44m.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 13h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Missoula to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Spokane Station.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Seattle Airport (SEA). It is currently 3:47 AM in Seattle Airport (SEA) and 4:47 AM in Whitefish.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish is 501 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Whitefish.
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