Considering Montana's size and sparse population, transportation connections are not bad. Greyhound and regional bus companies like Intermountain (north from Butte and Missoula to Glacier) and Rimrock serve towns on I-90 and I-15. Delta Air lines and Northwest offer the most flights to Montana, landing in seven towns. Amtrak trains cross the north, stopping east and west of Glacier National Park without making it easier to see the park itself. Western Montana, in particular, is great cycling territory; the Adventure Cycling organization, whose national headquarters are in Missoula, can provide special maps.

However, the best way to get around this huge state is by car, with practically every interstate exit in the west leading to areas of mountain solitude, interesting landmarks or small communities. Montana's "Basic Rule" used to state that, as long as you drive in a "reasonable and prudent manner," you're free to go at whatever speed you wish. However, much to the chagrin of locals, Montana now has posted speed limits, usually of 75mph.

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