What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Helena is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 18h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Helena?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Helena is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Helena. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Helena, MT via Minneapolis, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Helena?

The distance between Des Moines and Helena is 989 miles. The road distance is 1184.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs $310 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Helena?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Des Moines to Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Helena bus from?

Des Moines to Helena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Helena?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Helena is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 28h 50m.

Where does the Des Moines to Helena bus arrive?

Des Moines to Helena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Helena?

Helena is 1h behind Des Moines. It is currently 2:00 PM in Des Moines and 1:00 PM in Helena.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Helena is 1184 miles. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Helena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Helena?

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Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

Des Moines to Helena - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Helena by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Des Moines to Helena Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane DSM - HLN
5h 28m
$189–784
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane FOD - HLN
13h 40m
$128–527
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
28h 50m
$319–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
31h 35m
$427–844
Drive 1,177.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Helenacar 1,177.5 mi
18h 14m
$215–311
Fly Des Moines to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane DSM - BZN
2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
6h 11m
$174–745
Fly Des Moines to Missoula International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane DSM - MSO
2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar
7h 15m
$199–806

Des Moines to Helena by bus

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28h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 983.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Helena, MT via Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 28h 50m.

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