What is the cheapest way to get from Hays to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hays to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $95 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Hays and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Hays to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Hays and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 33m.

How far is it from Hays to Rapid City?

The distance between Hays and Rapid City is 426 miles. The road distance is 518.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hays to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 23h 33m and costs $230 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Hays to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Hays to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hays to Rapid City bus from?

Hays to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hays station.

Bus or fly from Hays to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Hays to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 23h 33m.

Where does the Hays to Rapid City bus arrive?

Hays to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hays and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Hays. It is currently 10:42 PM in Hays and 9:42 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Hays to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Hays to Rapid City is 519 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Hays to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Hays to Rapid City - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hays to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Hays Municipal Airport to Rapid City
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1. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HYS - RAP
5h 15m
$95–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hays to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
23h 33m
$236–353
Drive 515.8 mi
1. Drive from Hays to Rapid Citycar 515.8 mi
9h 39m
$95–136
Drive to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly to Rapid City
1. Drive from Hays to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)car
2. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DDC - RAP
7h 32m
$95–423
Fly Hays Municipal Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane HYS - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 46m
$134–475

Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hays to Rapid City via Hays, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 23h 33m.

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