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How to get fromGlenwood Springs to Rapid Cityby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Glenwood Springs to Rapid City by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from 8th St + Colorado Ave to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    2. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ASE - RAP
    7h 1m
    $70–361

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glenwood Springs Station to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 10m
    $327–489

  3. Drive 508.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glenwood Springs to Rapid Citycar car 508.1 mi
    9h 49m
    $93–134

  4. Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Glenwood Springs to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car car
    2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HDN - RAP
    8h 41m
    $84–382

  5. Bus to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Grand Junction Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane GJT - RAP
    9h 15m
    $92–428

  6. Bus, bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Avon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avon Station to Eagle County Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EGE - RAP
    10h 4m
    $80–374

Glenwood Springs to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Glenwood Springs, CO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Glenwood Springs to Rapid City. However, you can take the bus to AABC Airport UV, walk to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenwood Springs Station to Rapid City via Denver, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 28h 10m.

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