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

The cheapest way to get from Ottumwa to Helena is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ottumwa to Helena is to bus and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $240 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ottumwa and Helena?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottumwa to Helena. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Bus Stop and arriving at Helena, MT via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

How far is it from Ottumwa to Helena?

The distance between Ottumwa and Helena is 1091 miles. The road distance is 1257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ottumwa to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 30h 40m and costs $310 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Ottumwa to Helena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottumwa to Helena bus from?

Ottumwa to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ottumwa Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ottumwa to Helena bus arrive?

Ottumwa to Helena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Ottumwa and Helena?

Helena is 1h behind Ottumwa. It is currently 12:23 AM in Ottumwa and 11:23 PM in Helena.

Can I drive from Ottumwa to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottumwa to Helena is 1258 miles. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Ottumwa to Helena.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottumwa to Helena by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus, fly to Helena Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane DSM - HLN
9h 15m
$242–999
Bus, fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane DSM - BZN
3. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
9h 58m
$227–960
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
6. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
30h 40m
$317–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop 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 21m
$400–849
Drive 1,250.4 mi
1. Drive from Ottumwa to Helenacar 1,250.4 mi
20h 16m
$229–330
Bus, fly to Bert Mooney Airport
1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane DSM - BTM
3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
12h 12m
$250–1,041

Ottumwa to Helena by bus

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30h 40mAverage Duration

$317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,084.8 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Helena, MT via Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 30h 40m.

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