There are 10 ways to get from California to Billings by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SMF - BIL
5h 54m$99–444Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane FAT - BIL
6h 49m$88–402Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
37h 33m$342–500Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
2d 1h$504–1,095Drive 1,208.1 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Billingscar 1,208.1 mi
20h 32m$221–319Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane LGB - BIL
5h 56m$158–772Fly from Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane OAK - BIL
5h 54m$107–467Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SAN - BIL
5h 47m$94–416Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SJC - BIL
6h 2m$108–456Bus via Casper
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
38h 19m$353–498
California to Billings by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Billings is to fly which costs $85 - $410 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from California to Billings is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Billings. However, there are services departing from Spring St and 1st St E and arriving at Billings, MT via El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station and Cheyenne, WY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.
The distance between California and Billings is 846 miles. The road distance is 1215.1 miles.
The best way to get from California to Billings without a car is to bus which takes 37h 33m and costs $340 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from California to Billings, including transfers.
California to Billings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from California to Billings is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $500 and takes 37h 33m.
California to Billings bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Las Vegas Bus Terminal station.
Billings is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 5:17 PM in California and 6:17 PM in Billings.
What companies run services between California, USA and Billings, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Logan International Airport (BIL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Billings, MT via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Cheyenne, WY in around 37h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between California to Billings is 1215 miles. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from California to Billings.
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