What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Helena is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 20h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Helena?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Helena is to bus and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Helena. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Helena, MT via Omaha, Sioux Falls, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Helena?

The distance between Iowa City and Helena is 1101 miles. The road distance is 1268.9 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 30h 35m and costs $320 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Helena?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Iowa City to Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Helena bus from?

Iowa City to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Helena bus arrive?

Iowa City to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.

What is the time difference between Iowa City and Helena?

Helena is 1h behind Iowa City. It is currently 5:26 AM in Iowa City and 4:26 AM in Helena.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Helena is 1269 miles. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Iowa City to Helena.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 29+ hotels available in Helena.

Iowa City to Helena - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Helena by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane CID - HLN
9h 3m
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane MLI - HLN
9h 10m
$141–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
30h 35m
$321–505
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
35h 36m
$404–857
Drive 1,261.5 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Helenacar 1,261.5 mi
20h 26m
$231–333
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane CID - BZN
3. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
9h 58m
Bus to Des Moines, fly to Helena Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane DSM - HLN
9h 30m
$246–1,007

Iowa City to Helena by bus

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Distance: 1,094.5 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Helena, MT via Omaha, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 30h 35m.

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