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There are 5 ways to get from Bismarck to Helena by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane BIS - HLN
    5h 22m
    $116–487

  2. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane BIS - BZN
    2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    6h 37m
    $108–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    14h 10m
    $173–275

  4. Drive 632.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Helenacar car 632.1 mi
    9h 56m
    $116–167

  5. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane BIS - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar car
    7h 8m
    $124–490

Bismarck to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines flies from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Helena, MT via Billings and Butte, MT in around 14h 10m.

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