There are 5 ways to get from Butte to Reno by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BTM - RNO
5h 37m$100–550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
21h 22m$119–258Bus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airportbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
21h 23m$139–295Drive 814 mi
- Drive from Butte to Renocar 814 mi
12h 12m$149–215Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane HLN - RNO
6h 56m$130–614
Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butte to Reno is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Butte to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Butte, MT and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
The distance between Butte and Reno is 585 miles. The road distance is 818.8 miles.
The best way to get from Butte to Reno without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 22m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Butte to Reno, including transfers.
Butte to Reno bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Butte, MT station.
The best way to get from Butte to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 21h 23m.
Butte to Reno bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls, ID station.
Reno is 1h behind Butte. It is currently 2:34 PM in Butte and 1:34 PM in Reno.
What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte, MT to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Idaho Falls, Salt Lake City Airport, Salt Lake City Airport, UT, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 21h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Reno is 819 miles. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Butte to Reno.
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