Rome2Rio

How to get fromBend to Helenaby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Helena

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Bend to Helena by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane RDM - HLN
    6h 34m
    $83–371

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Portland Flix/Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    22h 25m
    $170–326

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Salem to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    29h 41m
    $303–685

  4. Drive 683.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bend to Helenacar car 683.7 mi
    11h 40m
    $125–181

  5. Bus, train via Spokane

    1. Take the bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Portland Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    22h 27m
    $235–481

Bend to Helena by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bend to Helena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Bend, OR, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bend Hawthorne Station to Helena, MT via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 22h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers