There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Montana by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane SEA - BZN
3h 11m$133–403Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus Tacoma / ...
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
18h 10m$179–312Drive 817.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Billingscar 817.8 mi
12h 39m$150–216Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 7m$422–938Fly to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SEA - BIL
3h 33m$230–394Fly to Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
3h 17m$194–1,016Fly to Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
4h 33m$193–413Fly to Great Falls International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
4h 21m$204–1,104Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
18h 37m$200–369
Seattle to Montana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly which takes 3h 7m 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 558 miles. The road distance is 822.5 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 11m 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 fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 18h 10m.
Seattle to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:48 AM in Seattle and 11:48 AM in Montana.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Montana, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Billings via Spokane in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Helena Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Great Falls International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
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
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Montana is 823 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Seattle to Montana.
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