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

The cheapest way to get from Calgary to Butte is to bus and drive via Lethbridge which costs $65 - $130 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calgary to Butte is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $100 - $150.

How far is it from Calgary to Butte?

The distance between Calgary and Butte is 491 miles. The road distance is 456.9 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Calgary to Butte, including transfers.

Can I drive from Calgary to Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Calgary to Butte is 457 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Calgary to Butte.

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 42+ hotels available in Butte.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Butte 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, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus
2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar
3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
12h 19m
Bus, drive via Lethbridge
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus
2. Drive from Southgate Station to Port of Sweet Grasscar
3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
13h 2m
$65–124
Drive 454.3 mi
1. Drive from Calgary to Buttecar 454.3 mi
7h 35m
$104–151
Fly to Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane YYC - BTM
8h 15m
$83–413
Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane YYC - HLN
2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
12h 33m
$112–481

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 40mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calgary to Butte.

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Distance: 488.4 mi
Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Butte, MT, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) 3 times a day.

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