There are 3 ways to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from West Glacier Amtrak to Lake McDonald Lodgetaxi
51 min$37–60Drive 36.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodgecar 36.8 mi
52 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodgetaxi 36.8 mi
52 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge is to train and taxi which takes 51 min and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Whitefish and Lake McDonald Lodge is 34 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge without a car is to train and taxi which takes 51 min and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge is 37 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge.
There are 24+ hotels available in Lake McDonald Lodge.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Lake McDonald Lodge, MT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge. However, you can take the train to West Glacier Amtrak then take the taxi to Lake McDonald Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Whitefish to Lake McDonald Lodge in around 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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