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Bozeman, Montana

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, Bozeman's population was 53,293, making it Montana's fourth-largest city.

Type CityPopulation 53,293Metro Area Population 118,960

Why go

  • City in Montana, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
  • Served by Mission Field (LVM).

History

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, Bozeman's population was 53,293, making it Montana's fourth-largest city. It is the principal city of the Bozeman, Montana, metropolitan statistical area, consisting of all of Gallatin County, with a population of 118,960. It is the second-largest of Montana's statistical areas.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) 9.1 mi to the centre
850 Gallatin Field Rd, Belgrade, MT 59714 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mission Field (LVM) 28 mi to the centre
Livingston, MT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Waterfall Airport 1.3 mi to the centre
Bozeman, MT, US
Outdoor
Edsall Field 3.4 mi to the centre
Bozeman, MT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mission Field (LVM); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BZN has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bozeman, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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