There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FCA - SMF
5h$147–646Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
31h 2m$340–751Drive 1,024.6 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Sacramentocar 1,024.6 mi
19h 7m$187–271Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FCA - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
6h 31m$377–1,008Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane FCA - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
8h 14m$192–705
Whitefish to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Sacramento is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.
The distance between Whitefish and Sacramento is 786 miles. The road distance is 1030.6 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 31h 2m and costs $340 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Whitefish to Sacramento, including transfers.
Whitefish to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 31h 2m.
Sacramento is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 2:13 PM in Whitefish and 1:13 PM in Sacramento.
Whitefish to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sacramento via Portland in around 31h 2m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
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
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Sacramento is 1031 miles. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Whitefish to Sacramento.
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