There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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
4h 4m$66–326Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
20h 25m$273–367Drive 365.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Rapid Citycar 365.6 mi
7h 17m$67–97Fly 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
6h 21m$194–389
Denver to Rapid City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Rapid City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver 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 25m.
The distance between Denver and Rapid City is 337 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $270 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Denver to Rapid City, including transfers.
Denver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
The best way to get from Denver to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $370 and takes 20h 25m.
Denver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Rapid City is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Denver to Rapid City.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, 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 Union Station to Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY and Billings in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Denver to Chadron Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- 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
- 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
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