The cheapest and fastest trains from Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
4 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Spokane, WA for Whitefish, MT on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 56 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:15 AM4h56Spokane, WA2:11 PMWhitefish, MT$681One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM4h56Spokane, WA1:11 PMWhitefish, MT$831One-way0 transfers
9:15 AM4h56Spokane, WA2:11 PMWhitefish, MT$681One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM4h56Spokane, WA1:11 PMWhitefish, MT$831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $68 (€55) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.09 (€-18.74). The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT train times
The table below shows live departures for Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT trains for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 Empire Builder | 1:15 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 4h56 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 0 transfersDirect | |
8 Empire Builder | 1:15 AM Spokane Station, Spokane, WA | 4h56 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Spokane, WA to Whitefish, MT
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Steam Plant Kitchen + Brewery
- Wild Sage American Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
- The Historic Davenport, Autograph Collection
- Hotel Ruby
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Spokane Transit Authority services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available adjacent to the station, open 24/7
- Tupelo Grille
- Latitude 48
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1.00
- The Firebrand Hotel
- The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River
- Grouse Mountain Lodge
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station includes a waiting room, railroad offices, and a museum.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Taxi: Services available
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