The cheapest and fastest trains from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$228
Fastest journey
13 h 2 m
Average duration
13 h 36 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
701 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT will cost around $228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 11 trains that leave Portland, OR for Kalispell, MT on Sun, Jul 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 701 km distance in an average of 13 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 2 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 15 h 2 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.
28 Empire Builder5:09 PM13h02Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1411One-way0 transfers
28 Empire Builder4:45 PM13h26Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1421One-way0 transfers
5563 AMTRAK · 28 Empire Builder11:25 AM18h46Portland, OR7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1471One-way1 transfer
11 Coast Starlight · 28 Empire Builder1:15 PM16h56Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1591One-way1 transfer
517 Amtrak Cascades · 28 Empire Builder3:09 PM15h02Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1611One-way1 transfer
28 Empire Builder · 8 Empire Builder5:09 PM13h02Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$2171One-way1 transfer
28 Empire Builder5:09 PM13h02Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1411One-way0 transfers
28 Empire Builder4:45 PM13h26Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1421One-way0 transfers
28 Empire Builder · 8 Empire Builder4:45 PM13h26Portland Union Station, Portland, OR7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$2171One-way1 transfer
517 Amtrak Cascades · 28 Empire Builder3:09 PM15h02Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA7:11 AMWhitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT$1611One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $332.
Distance: 435 miles (701 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT:
A train is $241 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT costing on average $380 (€313).
Other travel options to Kalispell, MT take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 26m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€114) compared to roughly $110 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.05 (€-23.89). The journey takes 13h 26m versus 9h 4m 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
Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT train times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
500 Amtrak Cascades · 8 Empire Builder | 6:45 AM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 23h26 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
500 Amtrak Cascades · 8 Empire Builder | 7:03 AM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 23h08 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
5563 AMTRAK · 28 Empire Builder | 11:25 AM Portland, OR | 18h46 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
11 Coast Starlight · 28 Empire Builder | 1:15 PM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 16h56 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
517 Amtrak Cascades · 28 Empire Builder | 3:09 PM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 15h02 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
28 Empire Builder | 4:45 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 13h26 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 0 transfersDirect | |
28 Empire Builder · 8 Empire Builder | 4:45 PM Portland Union Station, Portland, OR | 13h26 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
28 Empire Builder · 8 Empire Builder | 5:09 PM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 13h02 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 1 transfer | |
28 Empire Builder | 5:09 PM Vancouver Station, Vancouver, WA | 13h02 | 7:11 AM Whitefish Depot, Whitefish, MT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT
Trains from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€61) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:45, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 435 miles (701 km) distance in 13h 2m.
Distance 435 miles (701 km) |
Average train duration 13h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€61) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 13h 2m |
First train 6:45 AM |
Last train 10:21 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Portland, OR and Kalispell, MT from $74 (€61). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, OR to Kalispell, MT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kalispell, MT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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