There are 3 ways to get from Yellowstone Lake to Butte by ferry, car, bus, 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.
Ferry, drive, bus
best- Take the ferry from Park Point South to Bridge Bay Marinaferry
- Drive from Bridge Bay Marina to West Yellowstone, MTcar
- Take the bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, IDbus
- Take the bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Idaho Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
10h 39m$365–478Drive 203.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yellowstone Lake to Buttecar 203.6 mi
3h 57m$38–54Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Yellowstone Lake to Bozeman AirportBozeman
- Take the bus from Bozeman to Buttebus Jefferson 943 / ...
7h 31m$447–510
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yellowstone Lake to Butte is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Yellowstone Lake to Butte is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Yellowstone Lake and Butte is 391 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.
The best way to get from Yellowstone Lake to Butte without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $440 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Yellowstone Lake to Butte, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yellowstone Lake to Butte is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Yellowstone Lake to Butte.
There are 21+ hotels available in Butte.
What companies run services between Yellowstone Lake, WY, USA and Butte, MT, USA?
There is no direct connection from Yellowstone Lake to Butte. However, you can take the ferry to Bridge Bay Marina, drive to West Yellowstone, MT, take the bus to Rexburg, ID, take the bus to Idaho Falls, then take the bus to Butte, MT. Alternatively, you can drive from Yellowstone Lake to Butte in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- info@saltlakeexpress.com
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Idaho Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- saltlakeexpress.com
Shuttle from Yellowstone Lake to Bozeman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $400
- Schedules at
- oldfaithfulandfriends.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bozeman to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Ferry from Park Point South to Bridge Bay Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $282
- Website
- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/adventure/water-adventures/backcountry-shuttle-service/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide







