There are 2 ways to get from West Yellowstone to Salmon by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, IDbus
- Take the bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Idaho Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Dillon, MTbus
- Take the taxi from Dillon, MT to Salmontaxi
9h 13m$195–324Drive 178.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Yellowstone to Salmoncar 178.7 mi
6h 22m$33–48
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Yellowstone to Salmon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from West Yellowstone to Salmon is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between West Yellowstone and Salmon is 342 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Yellowstone to Salmon without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 13m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from West Yellowstone to Salmon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between West Yellowstone to Salmon is 180 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from West Yellowstone to Salmon.
There are 11+ hotels available in Salmon.
What companies run services between West Yellowstone, MT, USA and Salmon, ID, USA?
There is no direct connection from West Yellowstone to Salmon. However, you can take the bus to Rexburg, ID, take the bus to Idaho Falls, take the bus to Dillon, MT, then take the taxi to Salmon. Alternatively, you can drive from West Yellowstone to Salmon in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from West Yellowstone, MT to Rexburg, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Rexburg, ID - AmericInn to Idaho Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Dillon, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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