Getting to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is buried in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountain Range. Located mostly in Wyoming, the park crosses into Montana to the north and Idaho to the west.
Yellowstone National Park is in the great open spaces of the west! Distance is on a grand scale, making travel time between towns longer than those of more populated areas.
Did you know that the entire population of Wyoming is less than 500,000 people? That's only a fraction of the population of many major cities!
It Takes Some Planning to Get Here
All new employees should arrive at the North Gate entrance town of Gardiner, Montana. There you will find the Human Resources building, where check-in day happens.
Driving to Yellowstone
Use the link below to map your way to Gardiner and to Yellowstone.
If your driving route brings you into and through Yellowstone to get to Gardiner, Montana, be sure to call ahead to the National Park Service Yellowstone Road Report hotline: (307) 344-2117.
Be sure to have your employment agreement available as you drive toward the entry gates to Yellowstone. Your agreement will allow you entry into the park, and the $25.00 entry pass fee will be waived for the vehicle you are in.
GPS Coordinates for Gardiner, Montana
N 45.036837 W 110.713768
Staying in Gardiner, Montana the night before?
Be sure to visit the Gardiner, Montana Chamber Of Commerce Website for a list of lodging, dining and last-minute shopping choices.
Taking the Bus
Use this link to check bus fares to Bozeman, Montana. Bus riders will be picked up on the first scheduled day of employment at the Bozmean bus terminal in our Yellowstone bus and taken to Gardiner for employee check-in. More information about local lodging and catching the Yellowstone bus in Bozeman is provided during the hiring process.
Accomodations in Bozeman
There are several affordable motels within easy walking distance of the Greyhound bus station in Bozeman, where we will pick you up.
There is also a hostel 1.2 miles (2 km) from the station. Accommodations in Bozeman are at your own expense, and you need to make reservations in advance.
- Blue Sky Motel (406)587-2311, 1010 East Main Street, www.bluesky-motel.com
- Western Heritage Inn (406)586-8534,
1200 East Main St., www.westernheritageinn.com
- TLC Inn (406)587-2100, 805 Wheat Drive, www.tlc-inn.com
- Backpacker Hostel (406)586-4659, 405 West Olive Street, Cost-$24.00 per night for dorm room and $50.00 per two people for a private room. www.bozemanbackpackershostel.com
PLEASE NOTE: The Backpacker Hostel will permanently close for business on February 1, 2012.
- Holiday Inn Bozeman (406) 587-4561, 5 East Baxter Lane, Bozeman. $70.00 room rates, for up to 4 people, based on availability. This hotel is located near Walmart. Taxi fare from this area to the bus station runs approximately $9.00 to $12.00. Room reservations can be made by emailing the Holiday Inn at: sales@hibozeman.com. www.hibozeman.com
- Days Inn Bozeman (406) 587-5251, 1321 N. 7th Avenue, Bozeman. $70.00 room rates, for up to 4 people, based on availability. This hotel is located near Walmart. Taxi fare from this area to the bus station runs approximately $9.00 to $12.00. Room reservations can be made by emailing the Days Inn: daysinnbozeman@hotmail.com. DaysInnBozemanWebsite
- GranTree Inn Bozeman. (406) 587-5261, 1325 N. 7th Avenue, Bozeman. $70.00 room rates, based on availability. This hotel is located near Walmart. Taxi fare from this area to the bus station runs approximately $9.00 to $12.00. Room reservations can be made by emailing the GranTree Inn at: grantreereservations@bresnan.net
GranTreeInn Website
Flying into the Area
Your final destination should be Bozeman, Montana. The Yellowstone bus will pick you up on the first scheduled date of employment at the Bozeman bus terminal and take you to Gardiner, Montana for employee check-in.
Taxi service is available from the Bozeman Airport into town for around $32.00 (yes, that is expensive!). More information about local lodging and catching the bus is provided during the hiring process.
Montana Travel works hard to get Xanterra employees the best deals possible when flying to and from the park. If you contact them, be sure to mention your employment with Xanterra.
You are responsible for your travel expenses to and from Yellowstone. Employees who complete their seasonal agreements will be transported to Bozeman free of charge. Those who do not complete the agreement can be transported to the Bozeman bus station at a cost of $50.00 per person.
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Xanterra Parks & Resorts (Authorized Concessioner of the National Park Service) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, age, disability or any other legally protected status under applicable law. AA/EOE M/F/D/V
Frequently Asked Questions...
Does the company provide transportation from Bozeman to Gardiner?
Yes, if arrangements are made in advance, a bus will take you from the Greyhound station in Bozeman to Gardiner on check-in day. Following check in, the bus will take you to your location. Refer to the section about getting to Yellowstone on page 5 for more information.
Will Xanterra pay for my transportation?
The company does not pay for costs of transportation. You must arrange and pay for your own transportation to Yellowstone and when leaving at the end of your employment with us.
Do I need a car?
It is convenient for getting to other areas, but many employees get by without one. Employees can ride the YNP Lodges guest tour buses for free on a space available basis, however, keep in mind that these are tour buses, not shuttle buses.
The Link Transportation system will run routes inside Yellowstone National Park and out to gateway communities in the summer of 2012. More information about Linx is available on the Village Life page.
When should I schedule my flight home?
You must be available for work on the final day of your work agreement. It is always recommended that any flights home at the end of your season be booked for two days after the last day of your work agreement.
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