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How to get fromSandpoint to Helenaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sandpoint to Helena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    11h 19m
    $130–221

  2. Drive  298.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Helenacar car 298.6 mi
    6h
    $51–74

  3. Train, bus via Shelby

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    13h 55m
    $206–337

  4. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane GEG - HLN
    7h 45m
    $309–924

  5. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane GEG - BZN
    3. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    8h 45m
    $293–494

  6. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane FCA - HLN
    9h 24m
    $288–914

  7. Train, bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Pullmanbus bus
    3. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane PUW - HLN
    14h 34m
    $290–1,241

Sandpoint to Helena by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sandpoint to Helena. However, you can take the train to Spokane, walk to Spokane, take the bus to Butte, then take the bus to Helena, MT. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandpoint Station to Helena, MT via Shelby Amtrak Station, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Great Falls Transfer Center in around 13h 55m.

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