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How to get fromMadison to Helenaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Helena by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane MSN - HLN
    7h 38m
    $183–765

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    29h 30m
    $300–487

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    34h 58m
    $485–1,029

  4. Drive 1,302.8 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Helenacar car 1,302.8 mi
    21h 38m
    $238–344

Madison to Helena by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Helena, MT via Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 29h 30m.

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