Glacier National Park is a popular destination during the summer months, drive times in and around Glacier National Park vary considerably due to varying speed limits, traffic, weather, wildlife, and congested parking lots. Travel to the park may also be delayed due to road construction projects in outlying areas. Please allow for extra time when traveling to your boat tour location.
Please check trail status prior to hiking.
Maps & Driving Time
Lake McDonald
Our Lake McDonald Tour and Rental location is located just off of Going to the Sun Road, directly behind the Lake McDonald Lodge. It is approximately 11 miles from the West Entrance of Glacier National Park.
| Estimated Travel Times to Lake McDonald | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Entrance | 11 Miles | 25 Minutes |
| East Glacier (Hwy 2) | 67 Miles | 1.25 Hours |
| East Glacier (GTSR) | 83 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Many Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| Many Glacier (GTSR) | 70 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Kalispell | 44 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Whitefish | 37 Miles | 54 Minutes |
Apgar at Lake McDonald
The Apgar Rentals location is on the south shore of Lake McDonald in the Apgar Village.
| Estimated Travel Times to Apgar Village | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Entrance | 3 Miles | 10 Minutes |
| East Glacier (Hwy 2) | 58 Miles | 1 Hour |
| East Glacier (GTSR) | 83 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Many Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
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St. Mary Lake
Boat tours at St. Mary Lake will depart from the Rising Sun Boat Dock, approximately 5 miles from the St. Mary Entrance of Glacier National Park, just off of Going to the Sun Road.
| Estimated Travel Times to Rising Sun | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 92 Miles | 2 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 44 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Many Glacier | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Kalispell (Hwy 2) | 135 Miles | 2.75 Hours |
| Kalispell (GTSR) | 78 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Whitefish (Hwy 2) | 128 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| Whitefish (GTSR) | 71 Miles | 2 Hours |
Two Medicine Lake
The Two Medicine Entrance is located just outside of the town of East Glacier off of Highway 49. Two Medicine Road will dead end at the lake with our ticket office at the edge of the parking lot.
| Estimated Travel Times to Two Medicine Lake | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 66 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 84 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 12 Miles | 25 Minutes |
| Many Glacier | 54 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Kalispell | 99 Miles | 2.25 Hours |
| Whitefish | 92 Miles | 2 Hours |
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Many Glacier
Our Many Glacier tours are located directly behind the Many Glacier Hotel. Many Glacier is a separate entrance to the Park located on Route 2, just outside of Babb, MT.
| Estimated Travel Times to Many Glacier | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Glacier (Hwy 2) | 108 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| West Glacier (GTSR) | 70 Miles | 2.5 Hours |
| East Glacier | 51 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Rising Sun | 28 Miles | 1 Hour |
| Two Medicine | 54 Miles | 1.5 Hours |
| Kalispell (Hwy 2) | 147 Miles | 3.25 Hours |
| Kalispell (GTSR) | 103 Miles | 3 Hours |
| Whitefish (Hwy 2) | 140 Miles | 3 Hours |
| Whitefish (GTSR) | 96 Miles | 2.75 Hours |
Park entrance delays and temporary valley closures may occur during heavy seasonal visitation. Please inform the Ranger at the Park entrance you have a boat tour reservation and be prepared to show your confirmation letter for entry. We recommend you plan to arrive at your location at least 1 hour prior to your scheduled tour time to allow extra time to get to the ticket office.
This service is operated by Glacier Park Boat Company, a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Services and prices are approved by the National Park Service.
Please address comments to:
Superintendent
Glacier National Park
PO Box 128
West Glacier, Montana 59936
