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How to get fromHelena to Sandpointby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $115–206

  2. Drive 298.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Sandpointcar car 298.3 mi
    5h 59m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, train via Shelby

    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 Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $123–275

  4. Fly 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 Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $131–523

  5. Fly 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 Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $216–738

  6. Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane plane HLN - PUW
    2. Take the bus from Pullman to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $225–930

Helena to Sandpoint by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Helena to Sandpoint. However, you can take the bus to Butte, MT, take the bus to Spokane Station, walk to Spokane, then take the train to Sandpoint Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Sandpoint Station via Great Falls Transfer Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Shelby Amtrak Station in around 12h 59m.

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