There are 4 ways to get from Helena to Whitefish by bus, train, 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 Great Falls
- Take the bus from Butte to Whitefishbus Jefferson Lines 941
8h 4m$93–153Drive 208 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helena to Whitefishcar 208 mi
3h 37m$38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 10m$68–155Fly
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane HLN - FCA
4h 50m$156–608
Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helena to Whitefish is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Helena to Whitefish is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Helena to Whitefish. However, there are services departing from Helena, MT and arriving at Whitefish via Butte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Helena and Whitefish is 330 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Helena to Whitefish without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Helena to Whitefish, including transfers.
Helena to Whitefish bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Helena, MT station.
The best way to get from Helena to Whitefish is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 4h 50m.
Helena to Whitefish bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helena to Whitefish is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Helena to Whitefish.
What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
You can take a bus from Helena, MT to Whitefish via Butte and Whitefish in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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