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

The cheapest way to get from Basalt to Rapid City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basalt to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Basalt and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Basalt to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Downtown Basalt and arriving at Rapid City via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Basalt to Rapid City?

The distance between Basalt and Rapid City is 416 miles. The road distance is 518.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basalt to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $290 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Basalt to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Basalt to Rapid City bus services, operated by RFTA, depart from Downtown Basalt station.

Bus or fly from Basalt to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Basalt to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $410 and takes 27h 5m.

Where does the Basalt to Rapid City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basalt to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Basalt to Rapid City is 518 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Basalt to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 208+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Basalt to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Basalt to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
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1. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ASE - RAP
6h 2m
$69–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Basalt to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L / ...
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 5m
$297–409
Drive 515.4 mi
1. Drive from Basalt to Rapid Citycar 515.4 mi
10h 35m
$95–136
Taxi to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Basalt to Eagle-Airport-EGEtaxi
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EGE - RAP
6h 6m
$188–500
Drive to Gunnison County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)car
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GUC - RAP
7h 40m
$83–390
Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly
1. Drive from Basalt to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car
2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HDN - RAP
8h 18m
$89–399

Basalt to Rapid City by bus

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27h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.2 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Basalt to Rapid City via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 27h 5m.

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