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

The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Butte is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $750 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Butte is to fly which takes 12h 52m and costs $170 - $800.

How far is it from Fairbanks to Butte?

The distance between Fairbanks and Butte is 1927 miles. The road distance is 2445.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 13h 1m to get from Fairbanks to Butte, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Butte?

Butte is 2h ahead of Fairbanks. It is currently 2:22 PM in Fairbanks and 4:22 PM in Butte.

Can I drive from Fairbanks to Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Butte is 2446 miles. It takes approximately 45h 15m to drive from Fairbanks to Butte.

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 22+ hotels available in Butte.

Fairbanks to Butte - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Fairbanks to Butte by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane FAI - HLN
2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
13h 1m
$172–722
Fly to Missoula International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane FAI - MSO
2. Take the bus from Missoula to Buttebus
15h 17m
$154–724
Drive 2,431.6 mi
1. Drive from Fairbanks to Buttecar 2,431.6 mi
45h 15m
$444–641
Fly to Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane FAI - BTM
12h 52m
$173–754
Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane FAI - GTF
2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
15h 24m
$174–726
Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane FAI - BZN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bozeman Airport to Big Skyshuttle
3. Take the bus from Base to Walmartbus
4. Take the bus from Bozeman to Buttebus
15h 58m
$355–914

Fairbanks (FAI) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights

28Weekly Planes

11h 7mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,916.1 mi
Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Butte, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) 4 times a day.

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