There are 6 ways to get from Hays to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Hays Municipal Airport to Rapid City
best- Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HYS - RAP
5h 16m$95–398Bus
- Take the bus from Hays to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
19h 23m$206–333Drive 515.8 mi
- Drive from Hays to Rapid Citycar 515.8 mi
9h 39m$95–136Drive to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly to Rapid City
- Drive from Hays to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)car
- Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DDC - RAP
8h 11m$95–403Fly Hays Municipal Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane HYS - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 46m$134–465Bus via Buffalo
- Take the bus from Hays to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
19h 32m$226–343
Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Hays to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Hays and arriving at Rapid City via Denver and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
The distance between Hays and Rapid City is 426 miles. The road distance is 518.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hays to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 19h 23m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Hays to Rapid City, including transfers.
Hays to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hays station.
The best way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 19h 23m.
Hays to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Hays. It is currently 6:14 AM in Hays and 5:14 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Hays, KS, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hays to Rapid City via Hays, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 19h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hays Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Hays Municipal Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hays to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Hays to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Denver to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Buffalo to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Buffalo to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Hays to Rapid City is 519 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Hays to Rapid City.
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