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Yellowstone National Park requires a pass for entrance. Please bring Golden Age, Senior or National Parks pass.
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 allergic to bee or insect stings, be sure to bring your bee sting kit as hiking destinations are isolated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arrival day is on 9/22/2025.
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..
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From the Southeast (Cody, WY) to Gardiner, MT (Absaroka Lodge)
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 into Gardiner, MT and over the bridge. The Absaroka Lodge is on the right side just after the bridge.
From the East (Billings, MT) to Gardiner, MT (Absaroka Lodge)
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. Proceed into town. Just before crossing the Yellowstone River bridge The Absaroka Lodge will be on the left.
From the South (Jackson, WY) to Gardiner, MT (Absaroka Lodge)
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 into Gardiner, MT and over the bridge. The Absaroka Lodge is on the right side just after the bridge.
Bozeman, MT to Gardiner, MT (Absaroka Lodge)
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. Proceed into town. Just before crossing the Yellowstone River bridge The Absaroka Lodge will be on the left.
From the Southwest (West Yellowstone, MT) to Gardiner, MT (Absaroka Lodge)
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 into Gardiner, MT and over the bridge. The Absaroka Lodge is on the right side just after the bridge.