There are 5 ways to get from Helena to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Helena Regional Airport
best- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Denver (DEN)plane HLN - DEN
3h 7m$86–443Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Denver (DEN)plane BZN - DEN
3h 58m$75–372Bus
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
19h 40m$231–342Drive 790.6 mi
- Drive from Helena to Denvercar 790.6 mi
11h 52m$131–189Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
- Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Denver (DEN)plane MSO - DEN
4h 51m$105–498
Helena to Denver by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helena to Denver is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Helena to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Helena to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at Denver Union Station via Butte, Billings and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Helena and Denver is 625 miles. The road distance is 795.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helena to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Helena to Denver, including transfers.
Helena to Denver bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.
The best way to get from Helena to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 19h 40m.
Helena to Denver bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helena to Denver is 795 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Helena to Denver.
What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Denver (DEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Denver Union Station via Butte, Billings, and Cheyenne in around 19h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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