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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Denver to Rapid City is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Denver and Rapid City?

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 Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

How far is it from Denver to Rapid City?

The distance between Denver and Rapid City is 337 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Denver to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs $180 - $240.

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

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

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

Denver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Denver Union Station.

Bus or fly from Denver to Rapid City?

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 $180 - $240 and takes 13h 38m.

Where does the Denver to Rapid City bus arrive?

Denver to Rapid City bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Buffalo, WY station.

Can I drive from Denver to Rapid City?

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

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 179+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Denver to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Rapid City
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1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
4h 4m
$66–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
13h 38m
$181–238
Drive 365.6 mi
1. Drive from Denver to Rapid Citycar 365.6 mi
7h 17m
$67–97
Fly 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 21m
$204–429

Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

United Airlines flies from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Rapid City via Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 13h 38m.

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