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

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Helena is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Helena is to fly and drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $460.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Helena?

The distance between Flagstaff and Helena is 836 miles. The road distance is 964.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Helena without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $1,000 - $2,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Flagstaff to Helena, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Flagstaff and Helena?

Helena is 1h ahead of Flagstaff. It is currently 12:57 AM in Flagstaff and 1:57 AM in Helena.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Helena is 964 miles. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Flagstaff to Helena.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 29+ hotels available in Helena.

Flagstaff to Helena - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Helena by plane, car, train, bus, shuttle, or taxi

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Fly Flagstaff to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane FLG - BZN
2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
6h 48m
$115–451
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station 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
2d 19h
$1,018–2,159
Drive 958.5 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Helenacar 958.5 mi
16h 52m
$175–253
Fly Flagstaff to Helena Regional Airport
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane FLG - HLN
8h 50m
$120–490
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Helena Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane PHX - HLN
7h 52m
$278–605
Bus, taxi to Prescott, fly to Helena Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
2. Take the taxi from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Prescott (PRC)taxi
3. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane PRC - HLN
12h 29m
$232–671
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane PHX - BZN
3. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
7h 46m
$348–526

Flagstaff (FLG) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) flights

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6h 3mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 831 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) twice daily.

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