There are 3 ways to get from Whitefish to Seattle 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
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FCA - SEA
2h 32m$428–945Drive 494.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Seattlecar 494.8 mi
10h 25m$91–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
14h 8m$140–340
Whitefish to Seattle by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Seattle is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Seattle is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $420 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station station and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 8m.
The distance between Whitefish and Seattle is 406 miles. The road distance is 497.7 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Seattle without a car is to train which takes 14h 8m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Whitefish to Seattle, including transfers.
Whitefish to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Seattle is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $420 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 14h 8m.
Seattle is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 12:35 PM in Whitefish and 11:35 AM in Seattle.
Whitefish to Seattle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $140–340 and the journey takes 14h 8m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Seattle is 498 miles. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Whitefish to Seattle.
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