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How to get fromElko to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elko to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EKO - RAP
    8h 22m
    $104–446

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elko to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    25h 9m
    $267–433

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 21m
    $448–784

  4. Drive 876.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elko to Rapid Citycar car 876.2 mi
    14h 35m
    $160–231

  5. Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SLC - RAP
    11h 49m
    $190–664

Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Rapid City via Elko, Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 25h 9m.

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