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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Helena by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SEA - HLN
    3h 39m
    $177–869

  2. Drive 587.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    14h 50m
    $146–282

  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
    $200–377

  5. Bus via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle 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

Seattle to Helena by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 507.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Helena, MT via Spokane Station, Spokane, and Butte, MT in around 14h 50m.

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