There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Shelby by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 27m$266–1,151Drive 639.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to Shelbycar 639.2 mi
13h 8m$117–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
17h 25m$230–480Fly 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 Shelbycar
7h 19m$236–481Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
7h 58m$207–1,108Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
9h 3m$199–924
Seattle to Shelby by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Shelby is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Shelby is to fly and drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $230 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Shelby Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Seattle and Shelby is 557 miles. The road distance is 642.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Shelby without a car is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs $230 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Seattle to Shelby, including transfers.
Seattle to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
Shelby is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:15 AM in Seattle and 12:15 PM in Shelby.
Seattle to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Shelby Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Shelby is 643 miles. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Seattle to Shelby.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Shelby, MT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
- 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helena Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Seattle to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
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