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

The cheapest way to get from Cheyenne to Rapid City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheyenne to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Cheyenne and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheyenne to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Cheyenne, WY and arriving at Rapid City via Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

How far is it from Cheyenne to Rapid City?

The distance between Cheyenne and Rapid City is 230 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheyenne to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $230 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cheyenne to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Cheyenne to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Cheyenne, WY station.

Bus or fly from Cheyenne to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Cheyenne to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $310 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Cheyenne to Rapid City bus arrive?

Cheyenne to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Billings, MT station.

Can I drive from Cheyenne to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheyenne to Rapid City is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Cheyenne to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

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Fly from Cheyenne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CYS - RAP
4h 37m
$66–349
Drive 266.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheyenne to Rapid Citycar 266.4 mi
5h 45m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus Cheyenne-Billings / ...
2. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 702
17h 35m
$232–306
Taxi to Laramie Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Cheyenne to Laramie-Airport-LARtaxi
2. Fly from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAR - RAP
6h 7m
$166–474
Bus to Denver, fly
1. Take the bus from Warren AFB to Denver International Airport Pickupsbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
5h 44m
$109–417

Cheyenne to Rapid City by bus

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17h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Cheyenne, WY, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines flies from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheyenne, WY to Rapid City via Billings in around 17h 35m.

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