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

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Pocatello is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butte to Pocatello is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Butte and Pocatello?

No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Pocatello. However, there are services departing from Butte, MT and arriving at Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Idaho Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Butte to Pocatello?

The distance between Butte and Pocatello is 261 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.

How do I travel from Butte to Pocatello without a car?

The best way to get from Butte to Pocatello without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Butte to Pocatello, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butte to Pocatello bus from?

Butte to Pocatello bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Butte, MT station.

Bus or fly from Butte to Pocatello?

The best way to get from Butte to Pocatello is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $370 and takes 19h 14m.

Where does the Butte to Pocatello bus arrive?

Butte to Pocatello bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls, ID station.

Can I drive from Butte to Pocatello?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Pocatello is 255 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Butte to Pocatello.

Where can I stay near Pocatello?

There are 34+ hotels available in Pocatello.

Butte to Pocatello - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Butte to Pocatello by bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus Butte
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus Rexburg
5h 38m
$56–127
Drive 253.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Butte to Pocatellocar 253.2 mi
3h 37m
$47–67
Fly Bert Mooney Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane BTM - PIH
19h 14m
$66–363
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Pocatello Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane HLN - PIH
9h 2m
$101–437
Fly Bert Mooney Airport to Idaho Falls, bus
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane BTM - IDA
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls,ID to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
7h 29m
$76–410

Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) flights

7Weekly Planes

17h 39mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 259.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Pocatello, ID, USA?

You can take a bus from Butte, MT to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Idaho Falls in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) once daily.

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