Access to Big Sky

 

The Gallatin Field Airport near Bozeman, located approximately one hour north of Big Sky, is the most convenient airport to the Resort. From Bozeman and the airport, Big Sky is a 45-mile drive through the scenic Gallatin Canyon. Both shuttles and rental cars are available at the airport. Taxi service from the Bozeman airport to the resort is available. Pre-arrangement with Karst Stage (www.karststage.com or by phone at 800-287-4759) at the airport is required. Rental cars are highly recommended so that you can make the most of your trip. Cars may be rented at Bozeman airport or in Big Sky. The Resort encourages exploration of the Meadow Village, Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park and other outstanding sites.

 

DIRECTIONS TO BIG SKY FROM THE GALLATIN FIELD AIRPORT:  (See the maps)

Exit Gallatin Field by making a right hand turn onto Hwy. 10 (the frontage road).  Drive 1.4 miles west through the small town of Belgrade.  Turn left onto Hwy. 291.  This road passes over Interstate 90 and becomes Hwy. 85 and then Hwy. 191.  Proceed south 7 miles through the four-way stop on Hwy. 191.  Continue south on Hwy. 191 for 32 miles.  Turn right at the Big Sky Resort sign (yellow blinking light) and proceed 9 miles to the Mountain Village, passing through the Meadow Village.  Turn left at the “Welcome to Big Sky Mountain Village” sign, then right at the next small intersection.  Follow the road up to the seven-story complex, which is the Huntley Lodge/Shoshone Condominium Hotel and Yellowstone Conference Center.  The complex is 0.5 miles from the welcome sign.  Drive safely, and enjoy the trip along the Gallatin River.

Map

 

Another excellent option is to arrive in Billings, Montana. Located about 150 miles East of Bozeman, Billings presents itself as a somewhat arid, Western-like area with buttes. As you begin your two (2) hour drive towards Bozeman, you leave the Western countryside and enter rolling, lush green hills reminiscent of Ireland. Continue a little farther and the majestic Rocky Mountains suddenly appear towering above the foothills below. Climb into the mountains and you’ll find yourself in Bozeman, a classic Western town with a 1930s feel to it.  You’ll then turn south on Rte 191 and follow the directions above.

 

Yet another option, is to fly into West Yellowstone airport, a small airport located to the south of Big Sky. For those adventuresome travelers, arriving at an airport in the Rockies (e.g., Salt Lake City) and a long, yet breathtakingly scenic drive to Big Sky would be worth the time.

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE RAINBOW RANCH LODGE FOR THE MONDAY NIGHT BARBEQUE:

From Big Sky Resort and the Mountain Village, proceed nine (9) miles down the mountain road to HWY 191, passing through the Meadow Village.  Turn right (at the yellow blinking light) onto HWY 191, and continue five (5) miles south towards West Yellowstone.  The Lodge is on the left side of the road, and there is a sign up at the entrance. There are two (2) parking lots for the guests, both of which are quite easy to find.  Pull in either the dirt driveway right next to the horse stables (where only a small number of cars can be parked) or in to the main lot which should accommodate everyone. The horse stables are on the northern edge of the property, and the paved lot is on the southern side of the main lodge.

 

AIR TRANSPORTATION: The Gallatin Field airport in Bozeman, Montana, has jet service daily on Delta, Northwest and Horizon.  Skywest turbo-prop commuter aircraft also serve Bozeman.  Delta and Skywest offer non-stop flights from Salt Lake City; Northwest offers non-stop flights from Minneapolis; and Horizon offers non-stop service from Seattle.  Contact Big Sky Central Reservations at (800) 548-4486 for more information.

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Big Sky Resort is located approximately one hour (less than 50 miles) from the airport.  Several ground transportation options are available.  All transportation conveniently delivers guests to the front door of the Huntley Lodge, Shoshone Condominiums and the Yellowstone Conference Center for check-in.  Bellmen are available to assist guests with their luggage at the resort.

 

·         Shuttle Service: The 4x4 Stage shuttle van has departures upon request.  Tickets may be purchased from the transportation desk located near the baggage claim area inside the airport terminal.  Reservations are recommended.  Travelers also are advised to reconfirm their return to the airport at least 24 hours before departure.  Please call (406) 388-6404 or (800) 517-8243.

 

·        Car Rental: The following rental agencies are located in the airport or provide drop-off service for airport arrivals.  There also are a limited number of automobiles for rent in Big Sky.  Please call the Huntley Lodge Concierge Desk at (406) 995-5806 for more information.  

 


   Avis                (406) 388-6414

Bozeman Ford  (406) 587-1221

Budget             (406) 388-4091

 

Hertz                (406) 388-6939

National           (406) 388-6694

Rent-A-Wreck (406) 587-4551

 

Thrifty              (406) 388-3484

U-Save                        (406) 587-9716

Ugly Duckling   (406) 587-1000

 


 

AROUND THE RESORT:  

 

Mountain Taxi: Available by request.  Please call (406) 995-4895 to request service.