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

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

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  1. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane PDX - HLN
    5h 8m
    $244–616

  2. Drive  649.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Helenacar car 649.7 mi
    10h 45m
    $119–172

  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
    16h 50m
    $146–248

  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
    17h 2m
    $196–424

  5. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    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
    4h 48m
    $409–447

  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
    5h
    $164–788

Portland to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Helena, MT via Pasco Bus Stop, Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 16h 50m.

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