There are 10 ways to get from Tacoma to Montana by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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 20m$193–413Drive 830.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tacoma to Billingscar 830.6 mi
12h 56m$152–219Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokanebus Nwl 739
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus Jefferson Lines 942
18h 41m$235–334Fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h 14m$422–788Fly to Logan International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane SEA - BIL
3h 41m$230–394Fly to Helena Regional Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
3h 24m$214–1,116Fly to Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
4h 37m$193–413Fly to Great Falls International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane SEA - GTF
4h 28m$224–1,104Bus via Seattle
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
20h 2m$178–323Bus, train
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
20h 32m$303–463
Tacoma to Montana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Montana is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Montana is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $420 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma to Montana. However, there are services departing from Tacoma and arriving at Billings via Spokane International Airport Concourse A and Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
The distance between Tacoma and Montana is 564 miles. The road distance is 835.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 41m and costs $230 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tacoma to Montana, including transfers.
Tacoma to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Montana is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $190 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 18h 41m.
Tacoma to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Tacoma. It is currently 4:31 PM in Tacoma and 5:31 PM in Montana.
What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 Tacoma to Billings via Spokane, Spokane International Airport Concourse A, Riverside @ Washington, and Spokane in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Logan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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
- $200–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- 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
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
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
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northwestern Stages
Bus from Tacoma to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Northwestern Stages
- Adults
- $110–140
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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