There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Montana by plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SEA - FCA
3h$212–1,038Fly to Gallatin Field Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane SEA - BZN
3h 5m$133–393Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus Tacoma
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus Spokane / ...
18h 30m$171–312Drive 817.6 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Billingscar 817.6 mi
12h 39m$150–216Fly to Missoula International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
4h 20m$193–413Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus Spokane / ...
18h 32m$225–394
Washington to Montana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Montana is to fly which costs $130 - $400 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Montana is to fly which takes 3h and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Montana. However, there are services departing from Seattle Amtrak Station and arriving at Billings, MT via Spokane Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Montana is 397 miles. The road distance is 822.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Montana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Washington to Montana, including transfers.
Washington to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Seattle Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Montana is to fly which takes 3h and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 18h 30m.
Washington to Montana bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Washington. It is currently 7:36 AM in Washington and 8:36 AM in Montana.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and Montana, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Billings, MT via Spokane and Spokane Station in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $110–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $50–65
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Montana is 822 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Washington to Montana.
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