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How to get fromHelena to Madisonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Helena to Madison by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane HLN - MSN
    6h 53m
    $193–815

  2. 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 Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus bus
    29h 45m
    $299–491

  3. Bus, train

    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 Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    34h 12m
    $485–979

  4. Drive 1,303 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Madisoncar car 1,303 mi
    21h 39m
    $238–344

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,139.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to UW-Madison via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 29h 45m.

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