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

The cheapest way to get from Olympia to Helena is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olympia to Helena is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Olympia and Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Olympia to Helena. However, there are services departing from Olympia and arriving at Helena, MT via Spokane and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Olympia to Helena?

The distance between Olympia and Helena is 544 miles. The road distance is 631.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Olympia to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 16h 55m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Olympia to Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olympia to Helena bus from?

Olympia to Helena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Olympia station.

Where does the Olympia to Helena bus arrive?

Olympia to Helena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.

What is the time difference between Olympia and Helena?

Helena is 1h ahead of Olympia. It is currently 3:29 PM in Olympia and 4:29 PM in Helena.

Can I drive from Olympia to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Olympia to Helena is 632 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Olympia to Helena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Olympia to Helena?

Book your Olympia to Helena bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

Olympia to Helena - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Olympia to Helena by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus, fly to Helena Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane SEA - HLN
3h 54m
$178–877
Drive 628.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Olympia to Helenacar 628.2 mi
10h 8m
$115–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Spokane Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
16h 55m
$149–255
Bus, fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane SEA - BZN
3. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
5h 26m
$153–428
Bus, fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus
2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SEA - MSO
3. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar
5h 31m
$218–459
Bus via Seattle
1. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594
2. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus
3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus
4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
20h 18m
$148–311

Olympia to Helena by bus

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16h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to Helena, MT via Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 16h 55m.

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