There are 8 ways to get from Butte to Bellingham by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Bellingham International Airport
best- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane MSO - BLI
7h 2m$164–684Drive 650.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Butte to Bellinghamcar 650.7 mi
11h 24m$119–172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 7m$168–312Bus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
- Take the bus from Everett Station to Chuckanut P&Rbus 90X
16h 51m$125–241Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Bellingham International Airport
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane HLN - BLI
10h 33m$151–665Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MSO - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h$243–508Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane HLN - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 58m$280–1,329Bus via Monroe
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane, WA to Monroe, WAbus
- Take the bus from Everett Station to Chuckanut P&Rbus 90X
17h 30m$132–246
Butte to Bellingham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butte to Bellingham is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Butte to Bellingham is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 7h and costs $240 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Butte and arriving at Bellingham Transit Station via Spokane, Everett Station and Chuckanut P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
The distance between Butte and Bellingham is 545 miles. The road distance is 654.5 miles.
The best way to get from Butte to Bellingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 7m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Butte to Bellingham, including transfers.
Butte to Bellingham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Butte station.
Butte to Bellingham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Spokane station.
Bellingham is 1h behind Butte. It is currently 5:19 PM in Butte and 4:19 PM in Bellingham.
Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Bellingham is 655 miles. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Butte to Bellingham.
What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Butte to Bellingham Transit Station via Spokane, Everett Station, and Chuckanut P&R in around 16h 51m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Salt Lake City, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Butte to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Butte to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $75–110
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