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How to get fromSpokane to Lake McDonaldby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Spokane to Lake McDonald by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    6h 2m
    $125–225

  2. Drive 246.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Spokane to Lake McDonaldcar car 246.6 mi
    6h 36m
    $45–65

  3. Fly from Spokane International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane GEG - FCA
    2. Take the taxi from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $212–675

  4. Bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus bus
    2. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane PUW - FCA
    3. Take the taxi from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $294–1,038

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Lake McDonald, MT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to West Glacier Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 42m.

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