Plane
Arrival day is on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Meet the group at Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner, MT
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. motel check-in; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Program Registration followed by Welcome Dinner & Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 27, 2025 in Gardiner, MT at Absaroka Lodge
End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. after breakfast at restaurant; 11:00 a.m. motel check-out.
Ground Transportation Options
Program Arrival Airport
Bozeman Montana
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is
1.5-2 hours
.
The estimated distance to the check-in location is
90 miles
.
Uber/Lyft
Taxi
Cost: Please contact directly for reservations and rates. Prices subject to change.
Reservations and rates can be arranged through a smart phone app or by going online. All rates and charges are arranged independent of Road Scholar.
Program Arrival Airport
Gardiner
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is
1.5-2
.
The estimated distance to the check-in location is
approximately 90 miles
.
Big Sky Adventures and Tours
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 4064511650
Cost: Contact service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
Transfer service to and from Bozeman airport to Gardiner MT. Call directly for rates, or visit the website.
https://www.bigskyadventuretours.com/road-scholar-shuttle.html
Participants will need to arrive in Bozeman by 3:30 PM, and earliest departure back to the airport will be at 7:00 AM. Please book flights accordingly if you plan to use this service.
Program Departure Airport
Bozeman Montana
The estimated travel time from the last location is
1.5-2 hours
.
The estimated distance to the last location is
90 miles
.
Uber/Lyft
Taxi
Cost: Please contact directly for reservations and rates. Prices subject to change.
Reservations and rates can be arranged through a smart phone app or by going online. All rates and charges are arranged independent of Road Scholar.
Program Arrival Airport
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.
axi 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.
Program Departure Airport
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.
Program Arrival Airport
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.