There are 4 ways to get from Missoula to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Denver (DEN)plane MSO - DEN
4h 32m$100–560Bus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
19h 35m$191–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Missoula to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain
29h 15m$156–370Drive 894.6 mi
- Drive from Missoula to Denvercar 894.6 mi
13h 20m$164–236
Missoula to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Denver is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Missoula to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Missoula and arriving at Denver Union Station via Billings, MT and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
The distance between Missoula and Denver is 715 miles. The road distance is 899.8 miles.
The best way to get from Missoula to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 19h 35m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Missoula to Denver, including transfers.
Missoula to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Missoula station.
The best way to get from Missoula to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 19h 35m.
Missoula to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Denver is 900 miles. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Missoula to Denver.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Denver (DEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Denver Union Station via Billings, Billings, MT, and Cheyenne in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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 Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
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