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

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

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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
    $99–466

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    27h 29m
    $287–533

  3. Train, bus via Denver

    1. Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    43h 27m
    $482–844

  4. Drive  861 mi

    1. Drive from Elko to Rapid Citycar car 861 mi
    15h 10m
    $158–227

  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
    12h 2m
    $145–552

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elko to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    31h 31m
    $336–493

Elko to Rapid City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration43h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest 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, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Rapid City via Elko, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 31h 31m.

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