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There are 5 ways to get from Aspen to Rapid City by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ASE - RAP
    5h 51m
    $68–348

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Aspen to Frisco Transit Centercar car
    2. Take the bus from Frisco Transit Center to Federal Center Station Gate Lbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Wheatland to Buffalobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 8m
    $196–315

  3. Drive 518 mi

    1. Drive from Aspen to Rapid Citycar car 518 mi
    10h 48m
    $95–137

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 30m
    $174–250

  5. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus Brt / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 39m
    $194–260

Aspen to Rapid City by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Aspen, CO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paepcke Park to Rapid City via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 19h 30m.

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