What is the cheapest way to get from Aspen to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Aspen to Rapid City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aspen to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Aspen to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Aspen and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Aspen to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Paepcke Park and arriving at Rapid City via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Aspen to Rapid City?

The distance between Aspen and Rapid City is 403 miles. The road distance is 521.1 miles.

How do I travel from Aspen to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Aspen to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 27h 34m and costs $290 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Aspen to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Aspen to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aspen to Rapid City bus from?

Aspen to Rapid City bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Paepcke Park station.

Bus or fly from Aspen to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Aspen to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $410 and takes 27h 34m.

Where does the Aspen to Rapid City bus arrive?

Aspen to Rapid City bus services, operated by RFTA, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Aspen to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Aspen to Rapid City is 521 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Aspen to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Aspen to Rapid City - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Aspen to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ASE - RAP
5h 45m
$68–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paepcke Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus Brt / ...
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 34m
$299–410
Drive 518 mi
1. Drive from Aspen to Rapid Citycar 518 mi
10h 48m
$95–137

Aspen to Rapid City by bus

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Distance: 400.7 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 27h 34m.

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