There are 6 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
2h 24m$59–317Bus
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Harmony Transfer Centerbus Csu
- Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
21h 40m$263–378Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Denver-DEN to Rapid City376.8 mi
6h 55mDrive 376.8 mi
- Drive from Denver-Airport-DEN to Rapid Citycar 376.8 mi
6h 55m$69–100Fly to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)plane DEN - CDR
- Take the bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospitalbus
4h 41m$192–400Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane DEN - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
4h 42m$99–377
Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Denver International Airport and arriving at Rapid City via Harmony Transfer Centre, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Rapid City is 314 miles. The road distance is 379 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $260 - $380.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City bus services, operated by LandLine, depart from Denver International Airport station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $55 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $380 and takes 21h 40m.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City bus services, operated by LandLine, arrive at Harmony Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Rapid City.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver International Airport to Rapid City via Harmony Transfer Center, Harmony Transfer Centre, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Denver to Gillette-Campbell County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Denver to Chadron Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Denver International Airport to Harmony Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Landline
- Phone
- (970) 226-5533
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Denver International Airport to Harmony Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Adult
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 308 761 8747
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
Bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
- Schedules at
- Open Plains Transit Routes
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Denver-DEN to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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