There are 7 ways to get from Helena to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Helena Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane HLN - ATW
5h 48m$185–781Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane BZN - ATW
7h 4m$111–432Bus
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Appletonbus
30h 10m$306–472Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
35h 19m$388–879Drive 1,325.7 mi
- Drive from Helena to Appletoncar 1,325.7 mi
21h 23m$242–350Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane MSO - ATW
7h 7m$156–649Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Green Bay
- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Green Bay (GRB)plane BZN - GRB
8h 29m$132–457
Helena to Appleton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helena to Appleton is to drive and fly which costs $110 - $440 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Helena to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Helena to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at Appleton via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station and Wausau Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.
The distance between Helena and Appleton is 1161 miles. The road distance is 1333.5 miles.
The best way to get from Helena to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 30h 10m and costs $300 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Helena to Appleton, including transfers.
Helena to Appleton bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.
The best way to get from Helena to Appleton is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 30h 10m.
Helena to Appleton bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
Appleton is 1h ahead of Helena. It is currently 10:22 PM in Helena and 11:22 PM in Appleton.
What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Delta fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Appleton via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Wausau Transit Center, and Wausau Transit in around 30h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Green Bay via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Helena to Appleton is 1333 miles. It takes approximately 21h 23m to drive from Helena to Appleton.
There are 67+ hotels available in Appleton.