Traveling between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks gives groups an opportunity to experience much more of Montana along the way. Whether your itinerary allows three days between the parks or five days to explore at a slower pace, our two park-to-park itineraries incorporate Western Montana communities, history, culture and scenery into the journey north.

Add a park to park itinerary to your offerings. Photo: Jason Savage

Yellowstone to Glacier National Park in Three Days

On this park-to-park trip, you’ll stick mainly to interstates and U.S. highways, but around here, even the freeways are scenic. This itinerary travels through Butte, Missoula and Charlo and includes fun stops, including the Richest Hill on Earth and Lewis and Clark Caverns.

Hit Western Montana’s iconic stops, like the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell.

Highlights Include:

  • Earthquake Lake Visitor Center
  • Lewis and Clark Caverns
  • Historic Butte
  • Downtown Missoula
  • CSKT Bison Range
  • Conrad Mansion
  • Glacier National Park

Explore the full Yellowstone to Glacier National Park in Three Days itinerary for daily routes, stops and additional planning information.

Five Days of Hidden Gems: Butte to Glacier National Park

Groups looking to expand their trip beyond the parks and spend more time in Southwest Montana and Western Montana will enjoy our Five Days of Hidden Gems itinerary. Featuring the communities of Butte, Missoula, Arlee, Charlo, Polson and Kalispell, the route incorporates unique destinations and experiences that can be missed when traveling directly from park to park.

Plan more time in between to discover Montana’s hidden gems. Photo: Andy Austin

Highlights Include:

  • Historic Butte
  • World Museum of Mining
  • Lewis and Clark history
  • National Museum of Forest Service History
  • Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
  • American Indian history + culture
  • Far West Boat Tours on Flathead Lake
  • Historic mansions

Explore the full Five Days of Hidden Gems: Butte to Glacier National Park itinerary for daily routes, stops and additional planning information.

Groups traveling directly between two of the West’s most iconic national parks—or building additional time into their Montana tour—can use these itineraries to make the journey between Yellowstone and Glacier National Park part of the experience. Make sure to bookmark them for future planning, and if you need help planning a Western Montana itinerary, I’m always here to help.

Safe travels,

DP

September 28, 2026

Related: Arlee, Charlo, FIT, Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, Group Tours, Itinerary, Kalispell, Lakeside, Missoula, Polson, Tour Operator

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