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

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

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  1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane HLN - PDX
    4h 56m
    $124–616

  2. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BZN - PDX
    4h 5m
    $75–327

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 20m
    $149–246

  4. 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 Portlandtrain train
    23h 21m
    $443–755

  5. Drive  649.7 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Portlandcar car 649.7 mi
    10h 46m
    $119–172

  6. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MSO - PDX
    4h 13m
    $215–1,034

Helena to Portland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Butte, Spokane, and Spokane Station in around 17h 20m.

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