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

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

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

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

How far is it from Whitefish to Butte?

The distance between Whitefish and Butte is 402 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitefish to Butte without a car is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Whitefish to Butte, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Whitefish to Butte?

The best way to get from Whitefish to Butte is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $470 and takes 6h 12m.

Can I drive from Whitefish to Butte?

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

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 22+ hotels available in Butte.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Butte 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 North Valley Hospital - Whitefish to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
10h 9m
$39–81
Drive 238.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitefish to Buttecar 238.5 mi
4h
$44–63
Fly to Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane FCA - BTM
6h 12m
$115–462
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
11h 4m
$58–115
Train, bus via Spokane
1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus Jefferson 948
11h 48m
$65–199
Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane FCA - HLN
2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
6h 52m
$144–530

Whitefish to Butte by train and bus

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11h 48mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.2 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Butte, MT via North Valley Hospital - Whitefish, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Great Falls Transfer Center in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) twice daily.

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