Inspired Images: Photographing the Wonders of Yellowstone

North of Yellowstone

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 4065802286

Cost: Call for reservations and rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

When calling for reservations, let the shuttle company know you are with Road Scholar, your flight #, expected arrival time, the program you are attending, the dates and times you need a shuttle, and the location where you are going and where you need to be picked up from (Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Bozeman, etc.). Please note that all shuttle companies are independent companies and are not affiliated with Road Scholar. Road Scholar Staff are not able to assist with contacting and/or making reservations with shuttle companies. Shuttle costs and charges are established by the individual shuttle companies and Road Scholar does not have any control over pricing. Most shuttle companies are small and are short-staffed. Please schedule shuttles in advance of your program and please be patient and allow ample time for shuttle companies to return calls and messages.

North of Yellowstone

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 4065802286

Cost: Call for reservations and rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

When calling for reservations, let the shuttle company know you are with Road Scholar, your flight #, expected arrival time, the program you are attending, the dates and times you need a shuttle, and the location where you are going and where you need to be picked up from (Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Bozeman, etc.). Please note that all shuttle companies are independent companies and are not affiliated with Road Scholar. Road Scholar Staff are not able to assist with contacting and/or making reservations with shuttle companies. Shuttle costs and charges are established by the individual shuttle companies and Road Scholar does not have any control over pricing. Most shuttle companies are small and are short-staffed. Please schedule shuttles in advance of your program and please be patient and allow ample time for shuttle companies to return calls and messages.

Budget Rent a Car

Car Rentals

Phone: 4063884091

Cost: Please contact transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Taxi and shuttle services from the Bozeman Airport to the program site can be expensive. It may be cheaper to rent a car. For additional car rental options visit bozemanairport.com/ground-transportation to view rates and availability. Please note that there are no drop-off rental car locations once you leave Bozeman, thus car rental options will need to be made for the duration of the program. Parking is free in Gardiner and in Yellowstone National Park.

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From the Southwest (West Yellowstone, MT) to Gardiner, MT (Ridgeline Hotel)

Drive east on Hwy 20 into Yellowstone National Park and 14 miles to Madison Junction. At Madison Junction, turn left and continue 14 miles toward Norris Junction. At Norris Junction, continue straight 21 miles toward Mammoth Hot Springs. At Mammoth Hot Springs, continue north another 5 miles, outside the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, into Gardiner, MT. Drive through Gardiner, MT, over the bridge, and another half mile. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone will be on the left side, behind the Yellowstone Mine Restaurant.

From the East (Billings, MT) to Gardiner, MT (Ridgeline Hotel)

Drive west on I-90 for 116 miles to Livingston, MT. Exit I-90 and turn south onto US HWY 89. Travel south for 53 miles to Gardiner, MT. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone will be on the right side, behind the Yellowstone Mine Restaurant, shortly after entering Gardiner.

Bozeman, MT to Gardiner, MT (Ridgeline Hotel)

From Bozeman, drive east on Interstate 90 for 26 miles to Livingston, MT. Exit I-90 and turn south on US HWY 89. Travel south for 53 miles to Gardiner, MT. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone will be on the right side, behind the Yellowstone Mine Restaurant, shortly after entering Gardiner.

From the Southeast (Cody, WY) to Gardiner, MT (Ridgeline Hotel)

Travel east 80 miles on HWYs 20 and 14/16 through the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park until Fishing Bridge. At Fishing Bridge, turn right and head north to Canyon (16 miles). At Canyon, turn left and travel 12 miles west to Norris Junction. At Norris Junction, turn right and travel north 21 miles to Mammoth Hot Springs. At Mammoth Hot Springs, continue north another 5 miles, outside the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, into Gardiner, MT. Drive through Gardiner, MT, over the bridge, and another half mile. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone will be on the left side, behind the Yellowstone Mine Restaurant.

From the South (Jackson, WY) to Gardiner, MT (Ridgeline Hotel)

Expect slow travel as most of this stretch of the highway is through two national parks with speed limits averaging 15-40 miles per hour. Travel north on HWY 89/287 for 86 miles. You will travel through Grand Teton National Park and into Yellowstone National Park through the South Entrance. Continue driving north, past the turnoff to Grant Village, on to West Thumb. At West Thumb, head west towards Old Faithful (17 miles) and continue north to Madison Junction (16 miles). At Madison Junction, continue straight to Norris Junction (14 miles). At Norris Junction, continue straight to Mammoth Hot Springs (21 miles). At Mammoth Hot Springs, continue north another 5 miles, outside the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, into Gardiner, MT. Drive through Gardiner, MT, over the bridge, and another half mile. The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone will be on the left side, behind the Yellowstone Mine Restaurant.