There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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
1h 46m$245–1,242Drive 497.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 497.6 mi
10h 36m$91–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus Spokane
14h 43m$138–312Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
15h 3m$195–387Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Missoulabus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
15h 29m$144–231
Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $240 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport via Missoula and Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitefish station to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Int'l Dist/Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Whitefish and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 391 miles. The road distance is 500.5 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $130 - $320.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 15h 29m.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $180–390 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
- $210–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Spokane to Seattle Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Missoula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Missoula station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) is 1h behind Whitefish. It is currently 8:55 AM in Whitefish and 7:55 AM in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 501 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Whitefish to Seattle Airport (SEA).
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