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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Helena by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane MSP - BZN
    2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    5h 20m
    $338–776

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MSP - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar car
    6h 3m
    $123–537

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    22h 5m
    $261–397

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    27h 52m
    $354–758

  5. Drive 1,055.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Helenacar car 1,055.1 mi
    16h 32m
    $193–279

  6. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane MSP - HLN
    6h 40m
    $143–615

Minneapolis to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Helena, MT via Billings and Butte, MT in around 22h 5m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours.

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