What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Helena is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 16h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Helena?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Helena is to train and fly which takes 8h 44m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Helena. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Helena, MT via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

How far is it from Chico to Helena?

The distance between Chico and Helena is 837 miles. The road distance is 1048 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 29h 35m and costs $220 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Helena?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Chico to Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Helena bus from?

Chico to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Helena bus arrive?

Chico to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Chico and Helena?

Helena is 1h ahead of Chico. It is currently 6:00 AM in Chico and 7:00 AM in Helena.

Can I drive from Chico to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Helena is 1048 miles. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Chico to Helena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chico to Helena?

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Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

Chico to Helena - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chico to Helena by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or car

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Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SMF - HLN
8h 44m
$137–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
29h 35m
$225–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Idaho Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
31h 2m
Drive 1,041.9 mi
1. Drive from Chico to Helenacar 1,041.9 mi
16h 13m
$191–275
Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane RDD - HLN
12h 28m
$157–614
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Portlandtrain
2. Take the train from Portland to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
38h 33m
$453–971

Chico to Helena by bus

14Weekly Buses

29h 35mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 832.2 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Helena, MT via Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 29h 35m.

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