There are 4 ways to get from Whitefish to Kelso by plane, 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 to Portland International Airport, train
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane FCA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain
4h 40m$243–520Drive 570.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Kelsocar 570.1 mi
12h 33m$104–151Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Kelso-Longviewtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
14h 47m$213–434Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FCA - SEA
- Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain
5h 25m$267–1,210
Whitefish to Kelso by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Kelso is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Kelso is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs $240 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Kelso-Longview via Vancouver Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Whitefish and Kelso is 509 miles. The road distance is 573.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 14h 47m and costs $210 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Whitefish to Kelso, including transfers.
Whitefish to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Kelso is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 5:05 PM in Whitefish and 4:05 PM in Kelso.
Whitefish to Kelso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vancouver Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Kelso is 573 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Whitefish to Kelso.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Kelso, WA, USA?
You can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Kelso-Longview via Vancouver Station in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Portland International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver Station to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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