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There are 4 ways to get from California to Helena by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SMF - HLN
    5h 55m
    $103–466

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane FAT - HLN
    6h 47m
    $87–394

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    2d
    $594–1,207

  4. Drive 1,169.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Helenacar car 1,169.1 mi
    17h 36m
    $214–309

California to Helena by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours.

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