There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Essex by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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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 Essex Stationtrain
5h 44m$236–1,086Drive 540.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Essexcar 540.3 mi
11h 15m$99–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Essex Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 42m$190–420Fly 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 Essexcar
6h 30m$224–461
Seattle to Essex by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Essex is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Essex is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs $230 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Essex Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Seattle and Essex is 457 miles. The road distance is 543.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Essex without a car is to train which takes 14h 42m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Seattle to Essex, including transfers.
Seattle to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Essex is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 7:52 PM in Seattle and 8:52 PM in Essex.
Seattle to Essex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Essex is 543 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Seattle to Essex.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Essex, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Essex Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–420 and the journey takes 14h 42m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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