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How to get fromHelena to Carson Cityby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Helena to Carson City by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane HLN - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 40m
    $100–453

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Bountifulbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain train
    5. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    24h 33m
    $304–624

  3. Drive 897.1 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Carson Citycar car 897.1 mi
    13h 39m
    $164–237

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Helena to Carson City. However, you can take the taxi to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Vassar Street, take the line 12 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 24h 33m.

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