Q. Where is Glacier National Park located?
A. Glacier National Park is located in northwestern Montana on the U.S./Canadian border. Access to the park from the east and west is along U.S. Highway 2. Park headquarters is located in West Glacier.
Q. When is the park open?
A. Glacier National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. In the fall winter and spring, some roads are inaccessible by car due to snow.
Q. What does it cost to enter the park?
A. The entrance fees are as follows:
Single Person Entry - $12.00 for a 7-day pass
Single Vehicle Entry - $25.00 for a 7-day pass
Glacier National Park Pass - $35.00 for a one-year pass
National Parks Pass - $50.00 for a one-year pass
Golden Age Passport - $10.00 for a lifetime pass
Golden Access Passport - No fee for a lifetime pass
Q. Where are the closest airports to the park? Is there transportation from the airports to the park?
A. 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.
Q. What is the closest train station to the park?
A. Amtrak rail lines parallel the southern and southwestern borders of the park. Amtrak stops at West Glacier (Belton), East Glacier (summer only), and Essex (upon request).