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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Yates to Rapid City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Yates to Rapid City is to shuttle and taxi which takes 5h 16m and costs $75 - $130.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Yates to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Fort Yates and arriving at Rapid City via Bismarck and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Fort Yates to Rapid City?

The distance between Fort Yates and Rapid City is 866 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Yates to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs $180 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 17h 5m to get from Fort Yates to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Fort Yates to Rapid City bus services, operated by River Cities PT, depart from Fort Yates station.

Where does the Fort Yates to Rapid City bus arrive?

Fort Yates to Rapid City bus services, operated by River Cities PT, arrive at Bismarck station.

What is the time difference between Fort Yates and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Fort Yates. It is currently 2:29 PM in Fort Yates and 1:29 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Fort Yates to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Yates to Rapid City is 261 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Fort Yates to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Fort Yates to Rapid City - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Yates to Rapid City by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fort Yates to Bismarckbus
2. Take the bus from Bismarck to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
17h 5m
$189–282
Drive 259.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Yates to Rapid Citycar 259.2 mi
6h 25m
$48–69
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Fort Yates to Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgisshuttle Fort Yates
2. Take the taxi from Fort Meade Veterans Hospital Sturgis to Rapid Citytaxi
5h 16m
$75–125

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Distance: 860.7 mi
Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Fort Yates, ND, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Yates to Rapid City via Bismarck and Billings in around 17h 5m.

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