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There are 6 ways to get from Helena to Libby by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Shelby

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain train
    11h 9m
    $153–275

  2. Drive  280.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Libbycar car 280.8 mi
    4h 45m
    $48–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain train
    12h 21m
    $174–291

  4. Fly Helena Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane HLN - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $186–598

  5. Fly Helena Regional Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane HLN - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Libby Stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $355–998

  6. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane BZN - FCA
    3. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Libby Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $175–527

Helena to Libby by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Libby, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Helena to Libby. However, you can take the bus to Great Falls Transfer Center, take the bus to Shelby Amtrak Station, walk to Shelby Amtrak Station, then take the train to Libby Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Libby Station via Butte, Spokane, and Spokane in around 12h 21m.

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