There are 4 ways to get from Tacoma to Whitefish 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 15m$428–488Drive 508 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Whitefishcar 508 mi
10h 42m$93–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokanebus Nwl 739
- Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
13h 42m$245–374Train
- 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 18m$332–523
Tacoma to Whitefish by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Whitefish is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $420 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Tacoma station to Whitefish 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 18m.
The distance between Tacoma and Whitefish is 412 miles. The road distance is 510.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Whitefish without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 42m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tacoma to Whitefish, including transfers.
Tacoma to Whitefish train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Tacoma Dome Station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Whitefish is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $420 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 15h 18m.
Whitefish is 1h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 3:45 PM in Tacoma and 4:45 PM in Whitefish.
Tacoma to Whitefish train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at King Street Station.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station via King Street Station and Seattle in around 15h 18m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 Whitefish is 511 miles. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Tacoma to Whitefish.
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