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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Helena by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane RAP - HLN
    6h 11m
    $112–458

  2. Drive 555.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rapid City to Helenacar car 555.6 mi
    9h 1m
    $102–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    13h 35m
    $164–263

  4. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane RAP - BZN
    2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    6h 56m
    $102–429

  5. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane RAP - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar car
    7h 50m
    $117–470

Rapid City to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Helena, MT via Billings and Butte, MT in around 13h 35m.

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