There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FCA - LAX
4h 9m$302–805Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane FCA - LGB
7h 56m$131–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
45h 45m$461–1,055Drive 1,330.1 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Los Angelescar 1,330.1 mi
20h 25m$243–351Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane FCA - BUR
6h 49m$171–702Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FCA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
7h 32m$155–656
Whitefish to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $300 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 45m.
The distance between Whitefish and Los Angeles is 1048 miles. The road distance is 1337.8 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 45h 45m and costs $460 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Whitefish to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 45h 45m.
Los Angeles is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 6:23 AM in Whitefish and 5:23 AM in Los Angeles.
Whitefish to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Portland in around 45h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
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