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

The cheapest way to get from Durango to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durango to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $85 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Durango and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Durango to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Durango and arriving at Rapid City via ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 32m.

How far is it from Durango to Rapid City?

The distance between Durango and Rapid City is 640 miles. The road distance is 702.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durango to Rapid City without a car is to bus via Denver which takes 34h 32m and costs $390 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Durango to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Durango to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durango station.

Where does the Durango to Rapid City bus arrive?

Durango to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durango to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Durango to Rapid City is 703 miles. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Durango to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 171+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Durango to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Durango to Rapid City by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), shuttle, bus, or train

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Drive to Four Corners Regional Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Durango to Farmington-Airport-FMNcar
2. Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FMN - RAP
6h 14m
$86–390
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
34h 32m
$390–545
Drive 698.8 mi
1. Drive from Durango to Rapid Citycar 698.8 mi
13h 44m
$128–185
Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DRO - RAP
8h 45m
$346–646
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
35h 35m
$370–565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
40h 45m
$490–925

Durango to Rapid City by bus and foot

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34h 32mAverage Duration

$390Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Durango to Rapid City via Albuquerque Bus Station, ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center, Denver, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 34h 32m.

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