There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
- Take the taxi from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Lake McDonald Lodgetaxi
4h 7m$296–1,126Drive 524.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodgecar 524.4 mi
11h 7m$96–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 22m$226–440
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs $290 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at West Glacier Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Seattle and Lake McDonald Lodge is 431 miles. The road distance is 527.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge without a car is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs $220 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge, including transfers.
Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Lake McDonald Lodge is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 5:16 AM in Seattle and 6:16 AM in Lake McDonald Lodge.
Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge is 527 miles. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Seattle to Lake McDonald Lodge.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lake McDonald Lodge, 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
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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