What is the cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $75 - $380.

How far is it from Crested Butte to Rapid City?

The distance between Crested Butte and Rapid City is 474 miles. The road distance is 555.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Crested Butte to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Crested Butte to Rapid City is 556 miles. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Crested Butte to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Crested Butte to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Crested Butte to Rapid City by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus to Gunnison County Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Crested Butte 4-Way Stop to Gunnison Rec. Centerbus
2. Fly from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GUC - RAP
6h 52m
$77–380
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus L / ...
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
30h 13m
$313–432
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rubey Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Rubey Park to 27th St Stationbus L / ...
3. Take the train from Glenwood Springs, CO to Denver Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
2d 2h
Drive 552.6 mi
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Rapid Citycar 552.6 mi
11h 35m
$101–146
Drive to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)car
2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ASE - RAP
7h 9m
$80–376
Drive to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Crested Butte to Eagle-Airport-EGEcar
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EGE - RAP
7h 55m
$81–378

Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.3 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Crested Butte to Rapid City. However, you can take the bus to Gunnison Rec. Center, take the taxi to Gunnison County Airport (GUC) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crested Butte to Rapid City via Rubey Park, West Glenwood Park & Ride, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 30h 13m.

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