There are 4 ways to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto by plane, 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 San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FCA - SFO
3h 46m$358–960Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FCA - SJC
5h 45m$152–651Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
35h 29m$351–805Drive 1,105.7 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Palo Altocar 1,105.7 mi
22h 6m$202–292
Whitefish to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 22h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $350 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Portland and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 29m.
The distance between Whitefish and Palo Alto is 881 miles. The road distance is 1112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 35h 29m and costs $350 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto, including transfers.
Whitefish to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Palo Alto is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $350 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 35h 29m.
Palo Alto is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 1:23 AM in Whitefish and 12:23 AM in Palo Alto.
Whitefish to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Portland, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 35h 29m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
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
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Palo Alto is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Whitefish to Palo Alto.
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