Safety

Getting Here

Bridger is committed to enhancing its sustainability efforts and giving back to the community, contracting with local bus companies to offer a FREE bus service to and from the mountain during the winter operational season to reduce traffic and environmental impact.

Looking to save gas? Carpooling is also highly encouraged and parking is free at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Park N Ride lot at the Tamarack Street and Black Street entrance.

Bus Schedule

When riding the bus please follow these rules:

  • Skis and snowboards should be stowed in the exterior racks.
  • Be respectful of those in line while waiting to board buses.
  • If ski racks are unavailable, equipment needs to be in physical control at all times.
  • No alcohol or smoking on buses.
  • Use headphones to listen to music.
  • Runs Saturday & Sunday
MSU
Strand Union Building
7:50am8:25am8:40am8:55am9:55am10:10am10:25am10:40am10:55am11:25am11:40am11:55am12:55pm1:20pm
Fairgrounds
Tamarack St. Entrance
8:00am8:15am8:30am9:00am9:15am9:30am10:15am10:30am10:45am11:00am11:15am11:45am12:00pm12:15pm1:15pm1:40pm
Bridger Bowl
Departure from Saddle Peak Lodge
10:20am*10:55am*11:10am*11:25am*11:55am12:30pm1:10pm1:25pm1:40pm1:55pm2:10pm2:25pm2:45pm3:00pm3:15pm3:30pm3:45pm4:00pm4:20pm4:35pm5:00pm
* Alert driver if you need to be dropped at fairgrounds
  • Runs Monday—Friday (excluding December 25)
Fairgrounds
Tamarack St. Entrance
8:30am10:20am12:45pm
MSU
Strand Union Building
10:00am12:25pm
Bridger Bowl
Departure from Saddle Peak Lodge
11:35am1:20pm3:30pm5:00pm
  • Runs Monday - Friday from January 5 - March 13
MSU
Strand Union Building
9:15am10:00am12:25pm
Fairgrounds
Tamarack St. Entrance
8:00am8:30am9:30am10:20am12:30pm
Bridger Bowl
Departure from Saddle Peak Lodge
8:00am8:35pm9:10am11:40am*12:00pm**1:20pm3:30pm4:35pm5:00pm
* Bus only going to MSU
** Bus only going to Fairgrounds
  • The Holiday Bus runs on the following midweek (Mon-Fri) dates:
  • December 22 - 26, 2025 (No buses on December 25)
  • December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
  • January 19, 2026
  • February 16, 2026
MSU
Strand Union Building
8:00am8:15am9:10am9:55am10:25am10:55am11:40am12:55pm
Fairgrounds
Tamarack St. Entrance
8:15am8:30am8:45am9:30am10:15am10:45am11:15am12:00pm1:15pm
Bridger Bowl
Departure from Saddle Peak Lodge
10:55am*11:25am*11:55am12:30pm1:25pm1:55pm2:25pm3:00pm3:30pm4:00pm4:15pm4:35pm5:00pm
* Alert driver if you need to be dropped at fairgrounds
  • The Spring Break Bus runs: March 16-20, 2026
Fairgrounds
Tamarack St. Entrance
8:15am8:30am8:45am10:15am10:45am12:00pm1:15pm
MSU
Strand Union Building
8:00am8:15am9:55am10:25am11:40am12:55pm
Bridger Bowl
Departure from Saddle Peak Lodge
10:55am*11:25am*12:30pm1:25pm1:55pm3:00pm3:30pm4:15pm4:35pm5:00pm
* Alert driver if you need to be dropped at fairgrounds
First Student

Bus Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations Bozeman

  • MSU: The Bridger Bowl Shuttle picks up along the roundabout in front of the SUB.
  • Fairgrounds: Enter the fairgrounds at the intersection of Tamarack and Black or from Oak Street. The new Bridger Bowl Park & Ride location is midway through the fairgrounds, across from the Gallatin County Extension Office and next to the ballfield entrance.

Disabled skiers/ riders can fill out this request form if interested in taking the Bridger Bowl Accessibility Shuttle on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If unable to complete, please call our transportation supervisor at (406) 556-5732

First Student

Taking the Bus

Want to receive Bus Schedule Updates?

Download the Bridger Bowl App from the App Store or Play Store

  • Launch the Bridger Bowl App
  • Open the Sidebar
  • Select Notifications
  • Select Notification Options
  • Enable Bus Schedule

Parking

Bridger Bowl offers free parking to guests on a first come first serve basis. Parking lot shuttles will run on weekends and holidays during the winter operating season.

    When using the parking lot:
  • Follow the directions of Bridger Bowl staff members
  • Respect all parking and traffic signs
  • Observe one-way traffic
  • No passing equipment or other vehicles, give equipment at least 100ft of clearance
  • Lot A is reserved to those with 3 or more occupants per vehicle, ski school youth program participants and skiers with a disability
  • Prior authorization required for overnight camping and trailer parking

Camping & Trailers

Parking trailers and camping is not allowed in the Bridger Bowl parking lot unless prior authorization is obtained. Please contact parking@bridgerbowl.com for possible permission.

Overnight camping is prohibited May through November.