There are 5 ways to get from Arvada to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
3h 54m$74–335Drive 366.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Arvada to Rapid Citycar 366.1 mi
7h 16m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus Bhl 121
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 702
14h 1m$148–213Fly to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)plane DEN - CDR
- Take the bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospitalbus
6h 11m$212–438Bus via Wheatland
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wheatland to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
14h 31m$178–248
Arvada to Rapid City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arvada to Rapid City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Arvada to Rapid City is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Arvada to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Rapid City via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Arvada and Rapid City is 342 miles. The road distance is 368.3 miles.
The best way to get from Arvada to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 1m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Arvada to Rapid City, including transfers.
Arvada to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Arvada to Rapid City is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 1m.
Arvada to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arvada to Rapid City is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Arvada to Rapid City.
What companies run services between Arvada, CO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Rapid City via Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Denver to Chadron Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Wheatland to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
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
- Phone
- +1 308 761 8747
- Website
- optne.com
Bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.optne.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.optne.com/routes
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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