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You may purchase a pass at any National Park, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service site that charges an entrance or standard amenity fee. Those over 62 can get a Lifetime Senior Pass for $80 at these same sites. You may also obtain your pass by mail, for an additional fee. Please check the web site for more specific information http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm (under Senior Pass, click on application form to print and mail the application). You may also purchase a Lifetime Senior, Annual, or 7 day pass when entering the park. Please see http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm for more details.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
If you are allergic to bee stings, be sure to bring bee sting kit.
Arrival day is on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Meet the group at Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone in Gardiner, MT
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in, 4:00-5:00 Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Gardiner, MT at Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5-2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is Approximately 90 miles .
Budget Rent a Car
Car Rentals
Phone: 4063884091
Cost: Please contact directly for reservations and 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.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 89 miles .
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 them know you are with Road Scholar, your flight # and expected arrival time, and if you would like to Ride Share or a Private vehicle. Please Note: All shuttle services are independent contractors and are not affiliated with Road Scholar. Road Scholar staff are not able to assist with contacting and/or scheduling with shuttle companies. Most shuttle companies in this area are very small and extremely short-staffed, they may take longer to return back. Please schedule shuttles in advance of your program and please be patient and allow ample time for shuttle companies to return calls.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
The estimated travel time from the last location is 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the last location is 89 miles .
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 them know you are with Road Scholar, your flight # and expected departure time, and if you would like to Ride Share or a Private vehicle. Please Note: All shuttle services are independent contractors and are not affiliated with Road Scholar. Road Scholar staff are not able to assist with contacting and/or scheduling with shuttle companies. Most shuttle companies in this area are very small and extremely short-staffed, they may take longer to return back. Please schedule shuttles in advance of your program and please be patient and allow ample time for shuttle companies to return calls.
Arrival day is on 9/15/2025.
Meet the group at Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone in Gardiner, MT.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in, 4:00-5:00 Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 20, 2025 in Gardiner, MT at Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone.
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..
Free parking is available at the first location for the duration of the program.
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.
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 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.
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.