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Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Washington, D.C.

Roundtrip Amtrak getaway from Washington DC to Whitefish and Glacier National Park

Illustration of Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Washington, D.C.

C. to Whitefish, Montana, changing trains in Chicago. The Capitol Limited covers the leg between Washington and Chicago, and the Empire Builder continues on to Whitefish, both in Coach class, and together the two trains account for 4 of the trip's 6 nights spent onboard. The remaining 2 nights are spent at a hotel in the Whitefish area, alongside a 3-day car rental for exploring nearby Glacier National Park. A seasonal sightseeing tour, running from July to September, visits some of the park's best-known spots: the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass and the Continental Divide, the Goat Lick wildlife viewing area, and St. Mary's Lake. The evidence does not name the hotel used or list any included meals, and Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this trip. It suits travelers who enjoy a long train journey bookending a short, self-driven stay in Glacier country.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$170 since 4 Jul, to US$1,779.

US$1,949US$1,7794 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.
  • 4 of the trip's 6 nights are spent onboard the train (the Capitol Limited and Empire Builder, changing in Chicago), against just 2 nights at the destination.
  • 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

  • Sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal July to September)
  • 3 day car rental
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations; 4 nights' onboard Amtrak
  • Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Washington, DC to Whitefish onboard the Capitol Limited and Empire Builder

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $1,779 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,779 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 Washington, D.C. to Whitefish, changing trains in Chicago between the Capitol Limited and the Empire Builder, with 4 nights spent onboard.
Which trains are used?
The Capitol Limited between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, and the Empire Builder between Chicago and Whitefish, Montana, both in Coach class, roundtrip.
What is included at the destination?
2 nights of hotel accommodations in the Whitefish area, 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.
What will I see in Glacier National Park?
The listed highlights include the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass and the Continental Divide, Goat Lick (a wildlife viewing spot), and St. Mary's Lake.

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