How far is it from Butte to Flathead Lake?

The distance between Butte and Flathead Lake is 384 miles.

How do I travel from Butte to Flathead Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Butte to Flathead Lake without a car is to bus and train and travel which takes 10h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Butte to Flathead Lake?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Butte to Flathead Lake, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Flathead Lake?

There are 22+ hotels available in Flathead Lake.

Butte to Flathead Lake - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Butte to Flathead Lake by bus, train, or unknown

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Bus, train, travel
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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 Essex Stationtrain
4. Walk from Essex Station to Flathead Lakeunknown
10h 22m
Bus, travel
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 bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Kalispell Regional Medical Centerbus
4. Walk from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Flathead Lakeunknown
11h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butte to Flathead Lake.

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Distance: 381.7 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Flathead Lake, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Butte to Flathead Lake. 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 Essex Station, then travel to Flathead Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte, MT to Flathead Lake via Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Kalispell Regional Medical Center in around 11h 21m.

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