There are 5 ways to get from Butte to Bismarck by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
best- Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane BTM - BIS
6h 44m$95–480Bus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942 / ...
- Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 938
11h 25m$154–221Drive 639.8 mi
- Drive from Butte to Bismarckcar 639.8 mi
9h 29m$117–169Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSO - BIS
6h 34m$133–633Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane HLN - BIS
8h 3m$150–714
Butte to Bismarck by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butte to Bismarck is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Butte to Bismarck is to drive and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Bismarck. However, there are services departing from Butte and arriving at Bismarck via Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Butte and Bismarck is 570 miles. The road distance is 643.6 miles.
The best way to get from Butte to Bismarck without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Butte to Bismarck, including transfers.
Butte to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Butte station.
The best way to get from Butte to Bismarck is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 11h 25m.
Butte to Bismarck bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Bismarck is 1h ahead of Butte. It is currently 2:09 PM in Butte and 3:09 PM in Bismarck.
What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?
United Airlines flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte to Bismarck via Billings in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Bismarck is 644 miles. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Butte to Bismarck.
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