WINTER CONFERENCE ON BRAIN RESEARCH

Accommodations


Big Sky Resort

50 Big Sky Resort Rd
Big Sky, MT 59716
(530) 584-1000
General Website: bigskyresort.com
Bookings now open!

Transportation: Getting to WCBR

The conference hotel is located 52 miles south of the Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport. There are several transportation options including shuttles, renting a car, and private car service. Driving time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in good weather conditions.

Please note that ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are not available in Big Sky.

Transportation from the Airport

The local transportation providers below offer rides to and from the airport. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your ride.

Private Transportation
**Signifies Most Economical Option 

Big Sky Country Transport | (406) 451-5528

  • Please use promo code WB26 for an exclusive discount offered only to Winter Brain attendees. Offer valid on trips schedule from 1/22/2026 – 1/31/2026. Reservations must be made in advance. Reserve your ride through the website, select your vehicle and enter the promo code at check out.

Private Car Transportation Only

Big Sky Shuttle | (866) 661-6836

Big Sky Bound Shuttle & Transportation | (406) 539-3827

Black Bird Limousine | (406) 624-8600

Blackcoach LLC | (406) 579 – 4692

Gallatin Valley Transport | (406) 579-6427

**Karst Stage | (800) 287-4759

Lone Peak Taxi | (406) 640-2865

Lone Peak Transportation | (406) 536-9500

  • Please use promo code WB26 for an exclusive discount offered only to Winter Brain attendees. Offer valid on trips schedule from 1/22/2026 – 1/31/2026. Reservations must be made in advance. Reserve your ride through the website, select your vehicle and enter the promo code at check out.

Montana Car Service | (406) 426-9879

Montana Chauffeur | (406) 595-1459

Mountain Goat Tours | (406) 599-0521

Mountain Mule | (406) 595-1927

Peak Shuttle | (406) 209-8075

Shuttle to Big Sky | (855) 558-4477

Western Flyer Coach LLC | (406) 451-3742

 

Driving to Big Sky

 

Ride Sharing from the Airport with Other Attendees

Getting Around Big Sky

Big Sky Resort offers free transportation to and from town for dinner reservations and off-mountain activities for guests staying in Big Sky Lodging. Make sure to call the bell team ahead of time to arrange your trip—they can get busy. The Skyline Bus  also provides free public transportation in the area.

Parking at Winter Brain Accommodations

Parking at Big Sky Resort

Self-Parking is complimentary at Big Sky Resort. Covered parking and valet parking available for a nightly rate at The Summit Hotel and Huntley Lodge.

Find parking at Big Sky Resort quickly and easily! Most parking is free, and all Mountain Village lots are serviced by shuttles that pick up and drop off outside of the Exchange building every few minutes between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, click here. 

 

 

 

Getting Around Town: Regional Transportation

Big Sky offers many options for getting around town and between Big Sky and Bozeman. In Big Sky, the Skyline Bus service offers free rides between the slopes and Town Center.

Regional Busses

Skyline Bus Information 
We also highly encourage finding a carpool with the GoGallatin

Base Areas
There are three ways to access the lifts at Big Sky Resort. Each location features shopping, dining, and ticket and lesson offices. Explore all the base areas at Big Sky Resort: Mountain Village, Madison Base, and Montage.

Dining

Big Sky Dining Reccomendations

Carabiner Lounge

Chet’s Bar & Grill

Headwaters Grille

Dinner Experiences
Whether it’s by horse-drawn sleigh or snowcat, these unique culinary experiences will make for an unforgettable evening under the stars.