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How to get fromHelena to Virginia Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Helena to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane HLN - RNO
    5h 38m
    $176–543

  2. Drive 887.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Virginia Citycar car 887.6 mi
    13h 28m
    $162–234

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    23h 9m
    $265–479

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Renotrain train
    23h 57m
    $365–709

  5. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BZN - RNO
    6h 37m
    $167–474

  6. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSO - RNO
    6h 53m
    $212–681

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Virginia City via Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, Downtown Salt Lake, Arena Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 23h 9m.

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