There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Montana by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Bus, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 52m$425–941Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane SEA - BZN
4h 1m$136–406Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
18h 10m$179–312Drive 817.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Billingscar 817.6 mi
12h 39m$150–216Fly to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SEA - BIL
4h 17m$233–397Fly to Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
4h 1m$207–1,019Bus, fly to Missoula International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
5h 16m$196–416Fly to Great Falls International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
5h 5m$217–1,107Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
18h 37m$207–371
Seattle to Montana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Montana is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Montana is to bus and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $420 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Montana. However, there are services departing from Seattle Greyhound and arriving at Billings via Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Seattle and Montana is 405 miles. The road distance is 822.4 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Seattle to Montana, including transfers.
Seattle to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Greyhound station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Montana is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $410 and takes 4h 1m.
Seattle to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 3:53 AM in Seattle and 4:53 AM in Montana.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Montana, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Billings via Spokane in around 18h 10m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Boise
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helena Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Montana is 822 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Seattle to Montana.
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