What is the cheapest way to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 9h 27m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Las Cruces and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Las Cruces to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Las Cruces, NM and arriving at Rapid City via Denver and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Las Cruces to Rapid City?

The distance between Las Cruces and Rapid City is 952 miles. The road distance is 961.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 26h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Las Cruces to Rapid City bus from?

Las Cruces to Rapid City bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Las Cruces, NM station.

Where does the Las Cruces to Rapid City bus arrive?

Las Cruces to Rapid City bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Las Cruces to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Las Cruces to Rapid City is 961 miles. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Las Cruces to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 204+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Las Cruces to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Las Cruces to Rapid City by bus, plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Rapid City
best
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces to El Pasobus
2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ELP - RAP
9h 27m
$187–685
Bus to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, fly to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to Roswell Pecos Trails Transitbus
2. Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ROW - RAP
10h 18m
$131–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus
2. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
26h 15m
Drive 955.5 mi
1. Drive from Las Cruces to Rapid Citycar 955.5 mi
18h 16m
$175–252
Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces to El Pasobus
2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane ELP - GCC
3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
12h 47m
$226–742
Bus via Wheatland
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces to El Pasobus La
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeleybus
3. Take the bus from Greeley, CO to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Wheatland to Buffalobus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
27h 44m
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) to El Paso Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
29h 8m
$282–453

El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 946.3 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Las Cruces, NM, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Las Cruces, NM to Rapid City via Denver and Buffalo in around 26h 15m.

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