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East Glacier Park Village to Whitefish train

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East Glacier Park Village - Whitefish Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between East Glacier Park Village and Whitefish. The average train journey from East Glacier Park Village to Whitefish takes 2 hours and 18 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance51 mi (82 km)
Fastest train2h 18m
Lowest price€12.94
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Empire Builder
Train lines1

Which train should you take from East Glacier Park Village to Whitefish?

Amtrak Empire Builder is the one and only train line which connects East Glacier Park Village to Whitefish. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Empire Builder22h 18m€14.32
  • The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between East Glacier Park Village and Whitefish is approximately 51 miles, or 82 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 18 minutes, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from East Glacier Park Village to Whitefish tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs East Glacier Park Village at 19:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in East Glacier Park Village twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Whitefish with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Whitefish to East Glacier Park Village.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in East Glacier Park Village?

Main departure station: 400 Hwy 49 N

There is one train station in East Glacier Park Village.

All train stations in East Glacier Park Village:

  • 400 Hwy 49 N

Where is the train station in Whitefish?

Main arrival station: Whitefish Cmnty Library

Whitefish has one train station.

Train stations in Whitefish:

  • Whitefish Cmnty Library

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