Yellowstone
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West Yellowstone is closest, but Delta is the only airline that can get you there from here (I also am going to Y from DC), and they just cancelled my connecting flight from Salt Lake City. So, instead, I'm flying into Salt Lake and renting a car for the 5-hour drive. Other options are Jackson, WY (about 50 miles) and Cody (I think about 40 miles).
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Don't forget that Pocatello and Idaho Falls are not that far out either.
From Salt Lake City, the driving distance is about 325 miles. I think you can make it in less than the estimated time from MapQuest. It is not a bad drive at all.
I take a longer route time wise because it is more scenic to come by way of Logan, with a drive through the canyon, and then north through the Tetons to get to Yellowstone. Takes longer of course. But if you are going to that area, the Tetons are a must also.
From Salt Lake City, the driving distance is about 325 miles. I think you can make it in less than the estimated time from MapQuest. It is not a bad drive at all.
I take a longer route time wise because it is more scenic to come by way of Logan, with a drive through the canyon, and then north through the Tetons to get to Yellowstone. Takes longer of course. But if you are going to that area, the Tetons are a must also.
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Joined: May 2003
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Your best bets are either Bozeman or Billings. And Photodog is right - the Beartooth Highway is one of the most scenic drives in the country. It takes about 4 hrs.
More direct is driving from Billings on the highway and then thru the Paradise Valley into Gardiner right on the edge of the Park- about 2.5- 3 hrs.
From Bozeman - you drive through the Gallatin Valley to West Yellowstone -- or up to Livingston and then thru the Paradise Valley to Gardiner.
Any of these is a beautiful drive.
More direct is driving from Billings on the highway and then thru the Paradise Valley into Gardiner right on the edge of the Park- about 2.5- 3 hrs.
From Bozeman - you drive through the Gallatin Valley to West Yellowstone -- or up to Livingston and then thru the Paradise Valley to Gardiner.
Any of these is a beautiful drive.




