There are 8 ways to get from Helena to South Dakota by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Helena Regional Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane HLN - PIR
7h 33m$113–479Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Rapid City
cheapest- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BZN - RAP
7h 24m$93–389Bus
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus
22h 41m$238–360Drive 899.3 mi
- Drive from Helena to Sioux Fallscar 899.3 mi
13h 57m$165–238Fly Helena Regional Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane HLN - ATY
9h 56m$121–506Fly Helena Regional Airport to Rapid City
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HLN - RAP
7h 46m$107–458Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Pierre Municipal Airport
- Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR)plane BZN - PIR
5h 51m$99–400Fly Helena Regional Airport to Sioux Falls
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane HLN - FSD
6h 50m$108–485
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helena to South Dakota is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Helena to South Dakota is to drive and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Helena to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at 6th/St. Paul NE corner via Butte, Billings, Maple/Career NE corner and The Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Helena and South Dakota is 596 miles. The road distance is 904.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helena to South Dakota without a car is to bus which takes 22h 41m and costs $230 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Helena to South Dakota, including transfers.
Helena to South Dakota bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.
The best way to get from Helena to South Dakota is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 22h 41m.
Helena to South Dakota bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
South Dakota is 1h ahead of Helena. It is currently 1:33 AM in Helena and 2:33 AM in South Dakota.
What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and South Dakota, USA?
United Airlines flies from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to 6th/St. Paul NE corner via Butte, Billings, Sioux Falls, Maple/Career NE corner, and The Bus Stop in around 22h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Pierre Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Sioux Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Sioux Falls via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Rapid City via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $160–220
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Helena to South Dakota is 905 miles. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Helena to South Dakota.
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