Getting around Billings is possible by car, ride service, or MET Transit, the city’s bus system. From WoodSpring Suites Billings, downtown takes about 11 minutes by car, while Billings Logan International Airport takes about 38 minutes by car.
- Public transit: MET Transit runs fixed bus routes and MET Plus paratransit.
- Downtown: About 11 minutes by car or 62 minutes on foot from the hotel.
- Airport: About 38 minutes by car or 157 minutes on foot from the hotel.
- Fare basics: Adult one-way fares are $2.00, and transfers are free.
Driving distances and route planning
Driving times from the hotel vary by destination, with downtown and several central attractions within about 6 to 11 minutes by car. For a downtown visit, you can use the downtown Billings guide to plan what to see once you arrive.
Billings city centre is about 11 minutes by car from the hotel, compared with 62 minutes on foot. The Moss Mansion Museum takes about 7 minutes by car, the Western Heritage Center about 6 minutes, and the Yellowstone Art Museum about 10 minutes.
Dehler Park is about 10 minutes by car from the hotel; Rocky Mountain College is about 16 minutes. For a game-day visit, Dehler Park in Billings is a useful destination to plan around.
How do you use Billings public transportation?
Billings public transportation is operated by the City of Billings Metropolitan Transit System, known as MET Transit. The system was created by city ordinance in 1972 and began operating on January 1, 1973.
MET Transit provides 13 fixed bus routes and MET Plus ADA complementary paratransit service. Routes include the Downtown Circulator, Crosstown, Grand, Broadwater, Central South, Southside, King Avenue West, Heights to Downtown, East and West Heights Circulators, Midtown, and Westend Circulators. MET Transit has two transfer centers: Downtown Transfer Center and Stewart Park Transfer Center.
Route maps and schedules are available through the City of Billings, and the Passio Go app provides real-time detour alerts and route updates. Before you go, check the City of Billings official site for current route and fare details.
One-way fares are $2.00 for adults ages 19–61, $1.50 for youth ages 6–18, and $1.00 for seniors ages 62 and up and disabled riders; children under 6 ride free. Transfers are free.
Other fare options include an $18 10-ride ticket, a $4 single-day pass, and 31-day passes priced at $28 for adults, $21 for youth and students, and $12 for seniors and disabled riders.
You can pay cash for a single ride, but bring exact change to deposit when boarding. Smartphone fare payment and Umo smartcards are also available. For accessibility questions, call the MET office at (406) 657-8218; larger-print materials and other alternative accessible formats are available on request.
Getting between the hotel and downtown
Downtown is about 11 minutes by car or 62 minutes on foot from the hotel. MET Transit’s Downtown Transfer Center and Stewart Park Transfer Center are the system’s two transfer points; route maps and schedules can help you find a connection.
If you are weighing a car against transit, consider your destination within downtown as well as the travel time. The Western Heritage Center is about 6 minutes by car from the hotel, while the Yellowstone Art Museum is about 10 minutes by car.
Airport and local ride options
Billings Logan International Airport is about 38 minutes by car from the hotel, or about 157 minutes on foot. On-site car-rental agencies are available at the airport, along with cab and transit services including Red Lodge Tour & Taxi at (406) 425-3091 and Billings Ride Co. at (406) 380-1899.
Uber is available to and from the airport, and Uber and Lyft operate in Billings. Check individual providers for availability, schedules, and reservations. Many local hotels offer shuttle service; contact your hotel directly to ask about its arrangements. For the airport-to-hotel journey, Billings Logan airport transportation covers the route.
Airport shuttle services include Cody Shuttle Service at (307) 527-6789, Red Lodge Tour & Taxi at (406) 425-3091, and Ultra406 Enterprises, Inc. at (406) 690-9634.
Yellowstone Regional Airport is about 88.6 miles from the hotel, and Lewistown Municipal Airport is about 99.8 miles away.
Planning trips to nearby attractions
Several local attractions have short driving times from the hotel: the Moss Mansion Museum takes about 7 minutes by car, the Western Heritage Center about 6 minutes, Yellowstone Art Museum about 10 minutes, and Dehler Park about 10 minutes.
If you plan to visit more than one, group destinations by location and check the route and parking arrangements before setting out. MET Transit route maps and schedules can help you see whether a bus trip fits your plans.
FAQs
What is the public bus system in Billings called?
It is the City of Billings Metropolitan Transit System, usually called MET Transit. The system also provides MET Plus ADA complementary paratransit service.
Can you pay cash on MET Transit?
Yes. Cash is accepted for single rides, and you need exact change when boarding. Smartphone fare payment and Umo smartcards are also available.
Are ride-hailing services available in Billings?
Uber and Lyft operate in Billings, and Uber is available to and from Billings Logan International Airport. Check with individual providers for availability and reservations.