What is the cheapest way to get from Butte to Virginia City?

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Virginia City is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 12h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Butte to Virginia City?

The fastest way to get from Butte to Virginia City is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Butte and Virginia City?

No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Butte, MT and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Idaho Falls, Main St / Park Ln and Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

How far is it from Butte to Virginia City?

The distance between Butte and Virginia City is 608 miles. The road distance is 825.5 miles.

How do I travel from Butte to Virginia City without a car?

The best way to get from Butte to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 10m and costs $240 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Butte to Virginia City?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Butte to Virginia City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butte to Virginia City bus from?

Butte to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Butte, MT station.

Bus or fly from Butte to Virginia City?

The best way to get from Butte to Virginia City is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Butte to Virginia City bus arrive?

Butte to Virginia City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls, ID station.

What is the time difference between Butte and Virginia City?

Virginia City is 1h behind Butte. It is currently 12:56 PM in Butte and 11:56 AM in Virginia City.

Can I drive from Butte to Virginia City?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Virginia City is 825 miles. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Butte to Virginia City.

Where can I stay near Virginia City?

There are 398+ hotels available in Virginia City.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Butte to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
best
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BTM - RNO
6h 29m
$160–530
Drive 820.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Butte to Virginia Citycar 820.7 mi
12h 27m
$150–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
21h 10m
$244–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain
23h 3m
$293–581
Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MSO - RNO
6h 41m
$203–633
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane HLN - RNO
7h 56m
$220–764

Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte, MT to Virginia City via Idaho Falls, Farmington - Hampton Inn, Main St / Park Ln, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 21h 10m.

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