What is the cheapest way to get from Butte to Cardston?

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Cardston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butte to Cardston?

The fastest way to get from Butte to Cardston is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $95 - $140.

How far is it from Butte to Cardston?

The distance between Butte and Cardston is 735 km. The road distance is 485.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Butte to Cardston?

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Butte to Cardston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Butte to Cardston?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Cardston is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Butte to Cardston.

Where can I stay near Cardston?

There are seven+ hotels available in Cardston.

Butte to Cardston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Butte to Cardston by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain
4. Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar
12h 11m
$93–244
Drive 485.1 km
1. Drive from Butte to Cardstoncar 485.1 km
5h 33m
$96–139
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BTM - FCA
2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Cardstoncar
8h 48m
$140–650

Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

7Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butte to Cardston.

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Distance: 734.8 km
Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Cardston, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Butte to Cardston. However, you can take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center, take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, take the train to West Glacier Amtrak, then drive to Cardston. Alternatively, you can drive from Butte to Cardston in around 5h 33m.

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