There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to West Glacier by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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
3h 24m$458–838Drive 513.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle to West Glaciercar 513.4 mi
10h 47m$94–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
14h 2m$330–550
Seattle to West Glacier by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to West Glacier is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to West Glacier is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $450 - $850.
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 and West Glacier is 418 miles. The road distance is 516.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to West Glacier without a car is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Seattle to West Glacier, including transfers.
Seattle to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to West Glacier is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $450 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 14h 2m.
West Glacier is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 11:22 PM in Seattle and 12:22 AM in West Glacier.
Seattle to West Glacier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at West Glacier Amtrak station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and West Glacier, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to West Glacier Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 14h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
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
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to West Glacier is 516 miles. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Seattle to West Glacier.
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