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How to get fromPortland to Big Skyby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Big Sky by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane PDX - BZN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bozeman Airport to Big Skyshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $263–533

  2. Drive 772.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Big Skycar car 772.6 mi
    12h 37m
    $141–204

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus bus
    4. Drive from Dillon, MT to Mountain Village Centercar car
    20h 35m
    $241–457

  4. Train, bus, drive, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Boulder, MTbus bus
    4. Drive from Boulder, MT to Bozeman Airportcar car
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Bozeman Airport to Big Skyshuttle bus
    28h 13m
    $489–795

  5. Fly to Yellowstone Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yellowstone Airport (WYS)plane plane PDX - WYS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Huntley Lodge at Big Sky Resortshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $172–490

  6. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane PDX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Big Skycar car
    6h 53m
    $193–918

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Dillon, MTbus bus
    4. Drive from Dillon, MT to Mountain Village Centercar car
    20h 38m
    $177–303

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Big Sky, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Big Sky. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), walk to Bozeman Airport, then take the shuttle to Big Sky. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Town Center via Spokane, Spokane, Butte, MT, Dillon, MT, and Mountain Village Center in around 20h 35m.

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