There are 5 ways to get from Elko to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Elko Regional Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EKO - RAP
8h 22m$104–466Train, bus
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 29m$294–541Drive 861 mi
- Drive from Elko to Rapid Citycar 861 mi
15h 10m$158–227Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
11h 50m$162–590Bus
- Take the bus from Elko to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
31h 31m$331–503
Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elko to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Elko to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.
The distance between Elko and Rapid City is 701 miles. The road distance is 866 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 29m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Elko to Rapid City, including transfers.
Elko to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elko station.
The best way to get from Elko to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 31h 31m.
Elko to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Elko. It is currently 2:42 AM in Elko and 3:42 AM in Rapid City.
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) 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Rapid City via Salt Lake City International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Rapid City via Salt Lake City International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elko to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Elko to Rapid City is 866 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from Elko to Rapid City.
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