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How to get fromWaterton to Helenaby car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterton to Helena by car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Waterton to Whitefishcar car
    2. Take the bus from Whitefish to Buttebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    11h 23m
    $112–185

  2. Drive 248.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterton to Helenacar car 248.5 mi
    4h 59m
    $57–83

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Waterton to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane FCA - HLN
    7h 40m
    $149–603

  4. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Waterton to West Glacier Amtrakcar car
    2. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak 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
    11h 56m
    $84–172

  5. Drive, train, bus via Shelby

    1. Drive from Waterton to West Glacier Amtrakcar car
    2. Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    11h 57m
    $84–172

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 446.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Waterton, AB, Canada and Helena, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waterton to Helena. However, you can drive to Whitefish, take the bus to Butte, then take the bus to Helena, MT. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterton to Helena in around 4h 59m.

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