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How to get fromSeattle, WA to Helenaby tram, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle, WA to Helena by tram, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Int'l Dist/Chinatown to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SEA - HLN
    3h 37m
    $177–869

  2. Drive 587.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle, WA to Helenacar car 587.9 mi
    9h 21m
    $108–155

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    17h 10m
    $145–297

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    17h 12m
    $200–379

Seattle, WA to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seattle, WA to Helena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 507.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Helena, MT via Spokane and Butte, MT in around 17h 10m.

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