What is the cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Nanaimo to Helena is to fly which costs $85 - $350 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Helena?

The fastest way to get from Nanaimo to Helena is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $85 - $350.

How far is it from Nanaimo to Helena?

The distance between Nanaimo and Helena is 587 miles.

How do I travel from Nanaimo to Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Nanaimo to Helena without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 22h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nanaimo to Helena?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Nanaimo to Helena, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Helena?

Helena is 1h ahead of Nanaimo. It is currently 1:09 PM in Nanaimo and 2:09 PM in Helena.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

Nanaimo to Helena - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanaimo to Helena by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly from Nanaimo
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1. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane ZNA - HLN
5h 41m
$86–343
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everett Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
4. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
22h 59m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station 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
29h 28m
Bus to Victoria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria, BC - Sandman Innbus
2. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane YYJ - HLN
12h 25m
$146–508
Fly from Nanaimo Airport
1. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane YCD - HLN
9h 11m
$133–565

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights

28Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.5 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Nanaimo, BC, Canada and Helena, MT, USA?

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 4 times a day.

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