Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Helenaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Helena

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Helena by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, 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.

  1. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane PDX - HLN
    4h 24m
    $243–599

  2. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane PDX - BZN
    2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    3h 24m
    $75–335

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    18h
    $145–261

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    18h 45m
    $207–418

  5. Drive 645.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Helenacar car 645.3 mi
    10h 43m
    $118–171

  6. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane PDX - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar car
    3h 29m
    $171–809

  7. Fly to Great Falls International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane PDX - GTF
    2. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    8h 41m
    $142–613

Portland Airport (PDX) to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Helena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 516.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Helena, MT, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Helena, MT via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers