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How to get fromWhitefish to Lake McDonaldby train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald by train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from West Glacier Amtrak to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi
    51 min
    $42–60

  2. Drive 36.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitefish to Lake McDonaldcar car 36.9 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitefish to Lake McDonaldtaxi taxi 36.9 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take a shuttle bus from West Glacier Amtrak to Lake McDonald Lodgeshuttle bus West Side Shuttle
    2h 1m
    $13–24

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  • Distance: 34 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Whitefish to Lake McDonald. However, you can take the train to West Glacier Amtrak then take the taxi to Lake McDonald. Alternatively, you can drive from Whitefish to Lake McDonald in around 52 min.

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