There are 3 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 45m$251–1,091Drive 515.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle, WA to Apgar Visitor Centercar 515.5 mi
10h 53m$95–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 2m$190–400
Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park is to tram and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $250 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Seattle, WA and Glacier National Park is 419 miles. The road distance is 518.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Glacier National Park is 1h ahead of Seattle, WA. It is currently 12:57 PM in Seattle, WA and 1:57 PM in Glacier National Park.
Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park is 519 miles. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Seattle, WA to Glacier National Park.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $190–400 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
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
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
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
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