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

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Whitefish is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Butte to Whitefish is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Butte to Whitefish?

The distance between Butte and Whitefish is 401 miles. The road distance is 239.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Butte to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $40 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Butte to Whitefish, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Butte to Whitefish?

The best way to get from Butte to Whitefish is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $470 and takes 6h 18m.

Can I drive from Butte to Whitefish?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Whitefish is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Butte to Whitefish.

Where can I stay near Whitefish?

There are 291+ hotels available in Whitefish.

Butte to Whitefish - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus
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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 bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus
9h 54m
$42–79
Drive 238.4 mi
1. Drive from Butte to Whitefishcar 238.4 mi
4h
$44–63
Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane BTM - FCA
6h 18m
$115–465
Bus, train
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 Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 35m
$57–112
Bus, train via Spokane
1. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus Jefferson 941
2. Take the train from Spokane to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 16m
$64–201
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane HLN - FCA
7h 54m
$145–529

Butte to Whitefish by bus and train

4Weekly Services

11h 16mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Butte to Whitefish.

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Butte, MT to Whitefish via Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and North Valley Hospital - Whitefish in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) once daily.

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