What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $95 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Collins and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Collins to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Landline - CSU Transit Center and arriving at Rapid City via Harmony Transfer Centre, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Fort Collins to Rapid City?

The distance between Fort Collins and Rapid City is 277 miles. The road distance is 312.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $270 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Collins to Rapid City bus from?

Fort Collins to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harmony Transfer Centre station.

Where does the Fort Collins to Rapid City bus arrive?

Fort Collins to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.

Can I drive from Fort Collins to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Collins to Rapid City is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Fort Collins to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Fort Collins to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Collins to Rapid City by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Taxi to Cheyenne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Collins to Cheyenne-Airport-CYStaxi
2. Fly from Cheyenne Airport (CYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CYS - RAP
5h 26m
$181–498
Drive 310.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Collins to Rapid Citycar 310.7 mi
6h 27m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harmony Transfer Centre to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
20h 30m
$272–377
Bus to Denver, fly
1. Take the bus from CSU Transit to Denver International Airportbus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
5h 4m
$97–372

Fort Collins to Rapid City by bus

2Weekly Buses

20h 30mAverage Duration

$272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.4 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Landline - CSU Transit Center to Rapid City via Landline - Harmony Transfer Center, Harmony Transfer Centre, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 20h 30m.

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