There are 8 ways to get from Helena to Pendleton by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Intermodal, WA to Valley Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
15h 42m$124–241Drive 467 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helena to Pendletoncar 467 mi
9h 14m$86–124Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Pasco Amtrak Station to Pendletontaxi
20h 33m$293–545Fly Helena Regional Airport to Walla Walla Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)plane HLN - ALW
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to Walmartbus
11h 13m$208–1,022Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pasco Intermodal, WA to Valley Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
16h 28m$140–296Fly Helena Regional Airport to Tri-Cities Airport, bus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane HLN - PSC
- Take the bus from Tri-Cities Airport to Valley Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Walla Walla Transfer Center to City Hall - Librarybus
9h 11m$124–514Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
- Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)plane MSO - PDT
9h 2m$142–633Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)plane BZN - PDT
6h 21m$87–376
Helena to Pendleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helena to Pendleton is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Helena to Pendleton is to drive and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Helena to Pendleton. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at City Hall - Library via Butte, Spokane Station, Pasco Intermodal, WA and Walla Walla Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Helena and Pendleton is 616 miles. The road distance is 469.7 miles.
The best way to get from Helena to Pendleton without a car is to bus which takes 15h 42m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Helena to Pendleton, including transfers.
Helena to Pendleton bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.
Helena to Pendleton bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
Pendleton is 1h behind Helena. It is currently 4:58 PM in Helena and 3:58 PM in Pendleton.
Yes, the driving distance between Helena to Pendleton is 470 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Helena to Pendleton.
What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Pendleton, OR, USA?
You can take a bus from Helena, MT to City Hall - Library via Butte, Spokane, Spokane Station, Pasco Intermodal, WA, and Walla Walla Transfer Center in around 15h 42m.
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Seattle, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Salt Lake City, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Seattle, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Eastern Oregon Regional Airport via Denver, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- 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
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