Bozeman
town · United States
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Bozeman is a town in United States.
About 43,000 people live here and it sits high up, at about 1468 m above sea level.
On the map it sits in North America, in the northern hemisphere.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is the closest airport, roughly 14 km away.
Key facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Population | 43,405 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 1468 m |
| Nearest airport | Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), 14 km |
| Currency | USD |
Where Bozeman is
Bozeman sits in high country in United States, in the northern part of North America.
Livingston lies about 37 km to the east, Townsend lies about 80 km to the north-west and Big Timber lies about 86 km to the east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), roughly 14 km away.
Alternative gateways include Yellowstone Airport (WYS, 110 km); Bert Mooney Airport (BTM, 117 km).
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Find flights to Bozeman →arrives BZN (14.2 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Bozeman is worth your time: a scenic high-country position; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through BZN.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Livingston (37 km to the east); Townsend (80 km to the north-west); Big Timber (86 km to the east); Boulder (104 km to the north-west); White Sulphur Springs (97 km to the north).
Good to know
The currency is the USD (Dollar).
The main languages spoken are English, Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Denver time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Bozeman
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Getting around Bozeman
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Bozeman?
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is the closest airport, about 14 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Bozeman?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Bozeman?
- Livingston is one of the closest places, about 37 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Bozeman in?
- Bozeman is in United States.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.