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How to get fromButte to Libbyby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Butte to Libby by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Butte to SpokanebusJefferson 941
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    9h 16m
    $59–166

  2. Drive 289.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Butte to Libbycar289.8 mi
    6h 10m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, train via Shelby

    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 Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 34m
    $63–177

  4. Fly Bert Mooney Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeBTM - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 13m
    $173–765

  5. Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
    2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeHLN - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h 6m
    $193–829

  6. Fly Bert Mooney Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeBTM - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 48m
    $112–460

Butte to Libby by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Libby, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Butte to Libby. However, you can take the bus to Spokane, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Libby Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte, MT to Libby Amtrak Station via Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Shelby Amtrak Station in around 12h 34m.

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