There are 8 ways to get from Butte to Appleton by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
best- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSO - ATW
8h 21m$157–651Fly Bert Mooney Airport to Appleton International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane BTM - ATW
9h 50m$134–568Bus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Appletonbus
28h 5m$289–422Bus, train
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
36h 49m$417–942Drive 1,333.3 mi
- Drive from Butte to Appletoncar 1,333.3 mi
20h 57m$244–352Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane HLN - ATW
9h 58m$204–832Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Green Bay
- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Green Bay (GRB)plane MSO - GRB
8h 35m$178–676Bus, shuttle to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Melrose, MTbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Twin Bridges to Bozeman Airport
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane BZN - ATW
11h 33m$493–857
Butte to Appleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butte to Appleton is to drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 20h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Butte to Appleton is to drive and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Butte and arriving at Appleton via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
The distance between Butte and Appleton is 1382 miles. The road distance is 1341 miles.
The best way to get from Butte to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 28h 5m and costs $280 - $430.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Butte to Appleton, including transfers.
Butte to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Butte station.
The best way to get from Butte to Appleton is to bus which takes 28h 5m and costs $280 - $430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $600 and takes 9h 50m.
Butte to Appleton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Appleton is 1h ahead of Butte. It is currently 3:15 PM in Butte and 4:15 PM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Butte to Appleton via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Wausau Transit Center in around 28h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport via Denver, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Green Bay via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Appleton is 1341 miles. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from Butte to Appleton.
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