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Winter Transportation
Winter Transportation in Yellowstone
During winter, most roads in Yellowstone National Park are closed to private vehicles. However, guests can enter the park through the North or Northeast entrances, which remain open year-round. The road linking these two entrances is the sole route accessible to wheeled vehicles, providing a unique winter experience where visitors can drive through the Lamar Valley and return to Mammoth Hot Springs.
To reach destinations like the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and to visit other areas of the interior of the park, visitors will need to take over-snow transportation. Twice daily snowcoaches, designed specifically for snowy terrain, run between Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge, offering a convenient and scenic way to travel through the park’s stunning winter landscape. If you have booked an overnight stay at Old Faithful Snow Lodge, don’t forget to book your snowcoach to and from Mammoth Hot Springs.
We also provide a daily shuttle bus from Bozeman International Airport for guests with reservations at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel or Old Faithful Snow Lodge. This service ensures that travelers can reach the park without the need to navigate winter road conditions themselves.
Winter Airport Shuttle to/from Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport
We offer a daily shuttle (winter season only) from the Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport to and from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. This shuttle allows our guests to avoid the expense of renting a vehicle, while our experienced drivers handle the winter roads. See available dates and times below.
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Snowcoach Transportation to Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Our twice-daily snowcoach service between Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge offers more than just transportation—it's a tour. The snowcoaches are driven by our seasoned guides, so every mile, regardless of destination, is a guided tour of Yellowstone’s extraordinary winter scenery.
Learn MoreWinter Airport Shuttle Information
The daily (winter season only) shuttle from the Bozeman Airport to/from Yellowstone National Park allows our guests to avoid the expense of renting a vehicle while allowing our experienced drivers to handle the winter roads. Guests can look for the large yellow Yellowstone Park bus (see photo above). Our large yellow bus will be parked in the commercial bus parking area outside the arrivals door. Please note the NPS entrance fee is not included in the price.
Pets (with the exception of service dogs) are not allowed on our buses or snowcoaches; this is a federal law.
Please Note:
If your flight arrives after 1:30 pm, a same day airport shuttle bus should not be booked
If your flight departs before 12:00 pm, a same day airport shuttle bus should not be booked
The shuttle bus arrival times are dependent on weather and road conditions.
2024/2025 Winter Rates & DatesPrices include taxes and fees
| ROUTES You must have Xanterra lodging or a Xanterra tour booked to utilize this shuttle service. | Winter Operating Dates | Departure Time | Estimated Arrival Time | Adults | Children 3-11 (under 3 free) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Grantree Best Western to Bozeman Airport (BZN) to Mammoth Hot Springs | 12/15/24 – 3/2/25 | 1:00pm | 4:00pm | $107.78 | $53.89 |
| Bozeman Airport (BZN) to Mammoth Hot Springs | 12/15/24 – 3/2/25 | 1:45pm | 4:00pm | $107.78 | $53.89 |
| Mammoth Hot Springs to Bozeman Airport (BZN) | 12/16/24 – 3/3/25 | 8:15am | 10:30am | $112.09 | $56.05 |
| Recieve a 10% Discount if you book a Winter Package or Frosty Fun Special. View Packages Here | |||||
Winter Travel Information
For up-to-date park road info, call 307-344-2117 for a recorded message or sign up for SMS text alerts by texting 82190 to 888-777.
The National Park Service provides information regarding road updates and authorized winter tour providers.
The following websites provide information regarding winter road conditions, construction delays, and other travel restrictions.