Does Amtrak go through Glacier?

Yes! You can purchase a round trip ticket from Whitefish to East Glacier for $20 -$22 for a Coach Fare.

The Empire Builder leaves the Whitefish Train Station daily at 7:26am and arrives in East Glacier at 9:36am. The Empire Builder leaves East Glacier daily at 7:48pm and arrives back at the Whitefish Train Station at 10:06pm.

It's easy to experience the epic views of Glacier National Park without dealing with the stress of driving. Just take the train! Getting from Whitefish to West or East Glacier is a breeze on the Empire Builder, Amtrak's northernmost cross-country route.

It's easy to experience the epic views of Glacier National Park without dealing with the stress of driving. Just take the train! Getting from Whitefish to West or East Glacier is a breeze on the Empire Builder, Amtrak's northernmost cross-country route. The journey takes about two hours, and will only set you back $16.

HOW TO DO THE PERFECT DAY TRIP FROM WHITEFISH

A morning on the Empire Builder is an experience in itself. Rich in history, the line was inaugurated in 1929 by the Great Northern Railway and has since served as one of America’s most popular long-distance routes. The route runs from Chicago to Seattle and spans over 2,200 miles in its entirety.

The Empire Builder departs Whitefish every morning around 8 AM and arrives at East Glacier Park approximately two hours later. The westbound train departs every evening around 6:45 PM, making it the perfect day or weekend trip. There are plenty of activities on either side of the line so make sure to plan accordingly.

Once you arrive in East Glacier, the park is easily accessible. The East Side Shuttle runs from Glacier Park Lodge to St. Mary where you can connect to the National Park Service shuttle system, which runs the length of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Information related to the East Side Shuttle. This Shuttle only runs through September 22, 2024 when the Glacier Park Lodge Closes

Fall Reduced Service (9/5-9/17)

Fall shuttle operations start the day after Labor Day and continue for two weeks, ending in mid-September. Shuttles operate on a limited schedule.

No Express Shuttle Service available.

Shuttles arrive approximately every 40 minutes between Apgar Visitor Center and Avalanche Creek, approximately every 15 minutes between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass, and approximately every 25 minutes between St. Mary Visitor Center and Logan Pass.

Last departures

Last departure from Logan Pass to Apgar Visitor Center is 5:00 pm.

Last departure from Logan Pass to St. Mary Visitor Center is 5:00 pm.

Last shuttle service from The Loop to Logan Pass departs at 4:20 pm.

https://www.glacierparkcollection.com/glacier-national-park/east-glacier/east-side-shuttle/#tab_east_side_shuttle_northbound

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