What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Helena?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Helena is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Helena?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Helena is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $160 - $650.

How far is it from Traverse City to Helena?

The distance between Traverse City and Helena is 1290 miles. The road distance is 1588.6 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Helena without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Helena without a car is to bus and train which takes 44h 21m and costs $550 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Helena?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Traverse City to Helena, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Helena?

Helena is 2h behind Traverse City. It is currently 2:50 PM in Traverse City and 12:50 PM in Helena.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Helena?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Helena is 1589 miles. It takes approximately 28h 23m to drive from Traverse City to Helena.

Where can I stay near Helena?

There are 30+ hotels available in Helena.

Traverse City to Helena - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Helena by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Helena Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane TVC - HLN
6h 59m
$164–629
Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane TVC - BZN
2. Drive from Bozeman-Airport-BZN to Helenacar
8h 4m
$129–510
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
44h 21m
$562–1,222
Bus, train via Saint Paul
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
6. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
45h 5m
$466–979
Drive 1,579.4 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Helenacar 1,579.4 mi
28h 23m
$289–417
Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane TVC - MSO
2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Helenacar
8h 26m
$144–551

Traverse City (TVC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights

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Distance: 1,282.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Helena, MT, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 5 times a day.

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