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How to get fromSouth Dakota to Whitefishby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Dakota to Whitefish by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane PIR - FCA
    7h 23m
    $168–660

  2. Fly from Rapid City

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane RAP - FCA
    6h 16m
    $166–610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus Jefferson Lines 941
    25h 55m
    $282–396

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h
    $406–828

  5. Drive 1,107.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sioux Falls to Whitefishcar car 1,107.2 mi
    17h 32m
    $203–292

  6. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ABR - FCA
    5h 52m
    $177–710

  7. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ATY - FCA
    5h 39m
    $175–657

  8. Fly from Sioux Falls

    1. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane FSD - FCA
    7h 53m
    $168–648

  9. Bus, train via Fargo

    1. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 1m
    $406–828

Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from South Dakota to Whitefish.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 732.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

United Airlines flies from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th/St. Paul NE corner to Whitefish via The Bus Stop, Maple/Career NE corner, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Whitefish in around 25h 55m.

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