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Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Seattle

Direct Amtrak getaway from Seattle to Whitefish and Glacier National Park

Illustration of Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Seattle

Amtrak Vacations runs this 5-day, 4-night round trip from Seattle to Whitefish, Montana, on the Empire Builder in Coach class, a direct route with no train change. In Whitefish, the package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodations and a 3-day car rental, giving travelers their own car to explore the surrounding area. A seasonal sightseeing tour of nearby Glacier National Park, running from July to September, is also included, and the operator describes the region's mountain vistas, lakes and waterfalls. The evidence does not name the hotel used, list any included meals, or provide a day-by-day itinerary for the trip. It suits travelers who want a straightforward long-distance rail journey to a single mountain destination, pairing a rental car with a guided park tour rather than a fully independent, self-planned stay.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$80 since 4 Jul, to US$1,259.

US$1,339US$1,2594 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The included Glacier National Park sightseeing tour is seasonal and only runs from July to September, so it will not operate outside those months.
  • The evidence lists only 2 nights of hotel accommodations against the 4-night trip; it doesn't specify how the other 2 nights are spent, though the roundtrip Empire Builder journey likely accounts for them.
  • The evidence does not name the hotel used in Whitefish or give a star rating, so the specific property is unknown until you book.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this trip; confirm how the travel and touring days are split with Amtrak Vacations before booking.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 3 Day Car Rental
  • Sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal July to September)
  • Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Seattle to Whitefish onboard the Empire Builder

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $1,259 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,259 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?
Yes. Amtrak Vacations includes roundtrip Coach travel from Seattle to Whitefish on the Empire Builder, with no train change.
Which train is used?
The Empire Builder, running roundtrip between Seattle and Whitefish, Montana, in Coach class.
What is included at the destination?
2 nights of hotel accommodations, a 3-day car rental, and a seasonal sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park.
When does the Glacier National Park tour run?
The included sightseeing tour is seasonal and operates from July to September.

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