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

The cheapest way to get from Helena to Chico is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helena to Chico is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Helena and Chico?

No, there is no direct bus from Helena to Chico station. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Butte, MT, Spokane Station and Olympia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Helena to Chico?

The distance between Helena and Chico is 836 miles. The road distance is 1047.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helena to Chico without a car is to bus which takes 30h 20m and costs $240 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Helena to Chico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helena to Chico bus from?

Helena to Chico bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.

Where does the Helena to Chico bus arrive?

Helena to Chico bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.

What is the time difference between Helena and Chico?

Chico is 1h behind Helena. It is currently 5:07 AM in Helena and 4:07 AM in Chico.

Can I drive from Helena to Chico?

Yes, the driving distance between Helena to Chico is 1048 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Helena to Chico.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helena to Chico?

Book your Helena to Chico bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chico?

There are 39+ hotels available in Chico.

Helena to Chico - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helena to Chico by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or car

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Fly from Helena Regional Airport, train
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1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane HLN - SMF
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
7h 34m
$140–567
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus
4. Take the bus from Olympia to Chico Bus Stationbus
30h 20m
$244–436
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
2. Take the bus from Butte to Idaho Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake Citybus
4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain
5. Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus
31h 50m
Drive 1,041.8 mi
1. Drive from Helena to Chicocar 1,041.8 mi
16h 12m
$191–275
Bus to Bert Mooney Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
2. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BTM - SMF
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain
11h 40m
$148–595
Bus, train via Vancouver
1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Spokane Stationbus
3. Take the train from Spokane to Vancouver Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Chico Amtraktrain
32h 8m
$394–791

Helena to Chico by bus

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30h 20mAverage Duration

$244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 831.4 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Helena, MT to Chico Bus Station via Butte, MT, Spokane Station, and Olympia in around 30h 20m.

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