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How to get fromCalifornia to Montanaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Montana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane SFO - BZN
    3h 59m
    $181–423

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane FAT - BZN
    6h 42m
    $66–341

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    37h 33m
    $329–476

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2d 1h
    $981–1,513

  5. Drive  1,208.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Billingscar car 1,208.1 mi
    20h 32m
    $221–319

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane LAX - BZN
    4h 7m
    $178–1,113

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SFO - FCA
    4h 13m
    $300–798

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SFO - MSO
    5h 31m
    $66–303

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Missoula International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane LAX - MSO
    5h 45m
    $68–333

California to Montana by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration37h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 830.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between California, USA and Montana, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Billings via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Cheyenne in around 37h 33m.

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