Getting to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains.

By Car
Visitors arriving by car will use U. S. Highway 2 to access the park from either the east or west. Visitors can also access the park from the north using Highways 89 or 17.

By Plane
Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Montana is 25 miles west of park headquarters in West Glacier, Montana. There are also airports in Great Falls, Montana (200 miles east of West Glacier) and Missoula, Montana (156 miles south of West Glacier).
Car rentals are available at airports. Shuttles are available at the Kalispell airport.

By Train
Amtrak services both East Glacier and West Glacier. Glacier Park Inc., provides a shuttle service at these locations. Please call them at 406-892-2525 for more information.

Getting Around

Most visitors who come to Glacier National Park explore the park with their car or RV. Size restrictions on vehicles may prevent vehicles from driving the historic Going-to-the Sun Road. There are alternative travel and tour options for oversized vehicles and for visitors who come to the park without a vehicle. Each option serves a different function and purpose, so explore what best fits your needs while visiting the park.

By Boat
Glacier National Park is a land of big lakes. Boat tours with commentary are available to take visitors deep into the park at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Rising Sun, and Lake McDonald. Optional guided hikes and small boat rentals are also available. Please contact Glacier Park Boat Co. at (406) 257-2426 for more information.