There are 4 ways to get from Amarillo to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AMA - RAP
5h 37m$104–423Bus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
22h 49m$217–347Drive 709.5 mi
- Drive from Amarillo to Rapid Citycar 709.5 mi
12h 55m$130–187Bus via Buffalo
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
22h 58m$237–357
Amarillo to Rapid City by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amarillo to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Amarillo to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Amarillo to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta and arriving at Rapid City via Denver and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
The distance between Amarillo and Rapid City is 637 miles. The road distance is 713.6 miles.
The best way to get from Amarillo to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 22h 49m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Amarillo to Rapid City, including transfers.
Amarillo to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
The best way to get from Amarillo to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 22h 49m.
Amarillo to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Amarillo. It is currently 7:45 PM in Amarillo and 6:45 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Amarillo, TX, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 22h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Rapid City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Denver to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Buffalo to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Buffalo to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Amarillo to Rapid City is 714 miles. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Amarillo to Rapid City.
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