What is the cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Great Falls and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Falls to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Great Falls Transfer Center and arriving at Rapid City via Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Great Falls to Rapid City?

The distance between Great Falls and Rapid City is 479 miles. The road distance is 537.8 miles.

How do I travel from Great Falls to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Great Falls to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Great Falls to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Falls to Rapid City bus from?

Great Falls to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Great Falls Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Great Falls to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Great Falls to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Great Falls to Rapid City bus arrive?

Great Falls to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Butte, MT station.

Can I drive from Great Falls to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Falls to Rapid City is 538 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Great Falls to Rapid City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Great Falls to Rapid City?

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Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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Fly to Rapid City
best
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GTF - RAP
6h 55m
$152–682
Drive 534.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Falls to Rapid Citycar 534.7 mi
9h 28m
$98–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
15h 5m
$173–283
Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane GTF - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
9h 34m
$192–743

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 475.7 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines flies from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Rapid City via Butte and Billings in around 15h 5m.

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