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

The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Rapid City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colorado to Rapid City is to tram and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $60 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Colorado and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Colorado station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Colorado to Rapid City?

The distance between Colorado and Rapid City is 344 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colorado to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 28m and costs $270 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Colorado to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Colorado to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Colorado to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Colorado to Rapid City is to bus which takes 20h 28m and costs $270 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $350 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Colorado to Rapid City bus arrive?

Colorado to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.

Can I drive from Colorado to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Rapid City is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Colorado to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 207+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Colorado to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via tram, plane, bus, and car

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

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Tram to Denver, fly to Rapid City
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1. Take the tram from Dry Creek Station to Nine Mile Stationtram
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
4h 36m
$62–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
20h 28m
$278–380
Drive 365.6 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Rapid Citycar 365.6 mi
7h 17m
$67–97
Fly Colorado Springs Airport to Rapid City
1. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane COS - RAP
6h 38m
$65–350
Fly Denver to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)plane DEN - CDR
2. Take the bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospitalbus
6h 53m
$190–355
Bus via Casper
1. Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
2. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 7m
$278–373

Colorado to Rapid City by bus

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26h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Denver to Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours.

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