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

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

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  1. Fly to Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane SEA - HLN
    3h 17m
    $214–1,116

  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 to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    16h 45m
    $153–297

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    23h 20m
    $424–672

  5. Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane plane SEA - BZN
    2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar car
    4h 46m
    $209–437

  6. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane SEA - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar car
    4h 55m
    $214–448

Seattle to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle to Helena, MT via Spokane and Butte, MT in around 16h 45m.

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