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There are 5 ways to get from Helena to Bismarck by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane HLN - BIS
    5h 4m
    $111–483

  2. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane BZN - BIS
    5h 58m
    $97–414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Bismarckbus bus
    13h 40m
    $169–276

  4. Drive 632.3 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Bismarckcar car 632.3 mi
    9h 56m
    $116–167

  5. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane plane MSO - BIS
    6h 46m
    $152–681

Helena to Bismarck by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Bismarck, ND, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Bismarck via Butte and Billings in around 13h 40m.

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