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How to get fromSt. Louis to Helenaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Helena by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane STL - HLN
    6h 48m
    $164–716

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    34h 20m
    $367–572

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    39h 58m
    $583–1,240

  4. Drive 1,500.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Helenacar car 1,500.5 mi
    23h 44m
    $274–396

St. Louis to Helena by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,237.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Helena, MT via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, Sioux Falls, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 34h 20m.

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