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West Glacier, Montana
Visitor Information
When planning to visit West Glacier, read this page to find all the necessary information, everything from different modes of transportation for getting around town to links under community/commercial websites that can guide you to current events, local history, a crash course on what the West Glacier community looks like, and what attractions this area has to offer.
Community/Commercial Websites
Glacier Country
Montana. Toll-free: 1-800-338-5072.
This website is by Glacier Country Regional Tourism
Commission providing descriptions of the cities, towns and public
lands in Northwest Montana. Find links to chambers of commerce, annual
events, accommodations, recreation and restaurants.
TravelMontana
This website provides a brief description of West Glacier and lists a
variety of businesses including accommodations and restaurants.
Visit Montana. Toll-free: 1-800-847-4868.
Website by Montana Office of Tourism with details on each city and town.
Find information on transportation, weather, things to do, food and
beverage and places to stay.
Getting to West Glacier
Road
Main routes in are US 2.
Air
Glacier Park International Airport. Services include Big Sky Airlines,
Delta Airlines, Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Holman Aviation
(private charters).
Rail
The daily Amtrak passenger service the
Empire Builder runs between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. A
depot
is located in West Glacier at Highway 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Highway. This is a
platform only with no enclosed waiting area or ticket office. Limited
parking is available both short-term and long-term.
Library
George C. Ruhle Library. Located at the Park's Headquarters, PO Box 128, West Glacier, MT 59936. Phone: 406-888-7932; Fax: 406-888-5824.
This library's collection contains books, magazines, articles and pamphlets on a variety of topics about Glacier National Park. Research history, cultures, geology, flora and fauna of the park.
Transportation - Automobile Rental
Hertz Rent-a-Car. Highway 2 at the West Glacier Amtrak Station, West Glacier, MT 59936. Phone: 406-863-1210; Fax: 406-863-1213.
Transportation - Train
Amtrak. A platform is located at Highway 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Road, West Glacier, MT 59936. Toll-free: 1-800-872-7245.
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