There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Kalispell by plane, bus, train, 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 13m$182–838Drive 494.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Kalispellcar 494.5 mi
10h 27m$85–123Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokanebus Nwl 739
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
14h 2m$290–429Train
- Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain S Line
- Take the train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 38m$377–578
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Kalispell is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Tacoma Dome Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Tacoma and Kalispell is 410 miles. The road distance is 497.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Kalispell without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 2m and costs $290 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Tacoma to Kalispell, including transfers.
Tacoma to Kalispell train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Kalispell is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 38m.
Kalispell is 1h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 2:12 AM in Tacoma and 3:12 AM in Kalispell.
Tacoma to Kalispell train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Kalispell via King Street Station, Seattle, and Whitefish Amtrak Station in around 15h 38m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Tacoma to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Kalispell is 497 miles. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Tacoma to Kalispell.
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