There are 3 ways to get from Pierre to Helena by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane PIR - HLN
7h 7m$119–468Bus
- Take the bus from Pierre to Vivianbus
- Take the bus from Vivian to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
18h 12m$223–348Drive 700.8 mi
- Drive from Pierre to Helenacar 700.8 mi
12h 34m$128–185
Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pierre to Helena is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pierre to Helena is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Pierre to Helena. However, there are services departing from Pierre and arriving at Helena, MT via Vivian, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
The distance between Pierre and Helena is 597 miles. The road distance is 704.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pierre to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 18h 12m and costs $220 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Pierre to Helena, including transfers.
Pierre to Helena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pierre station.
The best way to get from Pierre to Helena is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 18h 12m.
Pierre to Helena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Vivian station.
Helena is 1h behind Pierre. It is currently 8:27 AM in Pierre and 7:27 AM in Helena.
What companies run services between Pierre, SD, USA and Helena, MT, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Pierre Municipal Airport (PIR) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pierre to Helena, MT via Pierre, Vivian, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 18h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pierre Municipal Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pierre Municipal Airport to Helena Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Pierre to Vivian
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–28
Bus from Vivian to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pierre to Helena is 705 miles. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Pierre to Helena.
There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.