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

The cheapest way to get from Moab to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moab to Rapid City is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $340 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Moab and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Moab to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Moab, UT and arriving at Rapid City via Salt Lake City Airport, Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Moab to Rapid City?

The distance between Moab and Rapid City is 569 miles. The road distance is 697.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Moab to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 26h 15m and costs $260 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Moab to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Moab to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Moab, UT station.

Where does the Moab to Rapid City bus arrive?

Moab to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Salt Lake City Airport, UT station.

Can I drive from Moab to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Moab to Rapid City is 698 miles. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Moab to Rapid City.

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

Book your Moab to Rapid City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Moab to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Moab to Rapid City by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Shuttle to Grand Junction Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Moab to Grand Junction Regional Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GJT - RAP
8h 21m
$342–775
Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Moab to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MTJ - RAP
8h 38m
$96–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moab, UT to Salt Lake City Airport, UTbus
2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 15m
$266–465
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moab, UT to Denver Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
2d 11h
Drive 693.7 mi
1. Drive from Moab to Rapid Citycar 693.7 mi
13h 10m
$127–183
Bus via Denver
1. Take the bus from Moab, UT to Green Riverbus
2. Take the bus from Green River to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
4. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
30h 54m
$342–503

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 566.1 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Moab, UT, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Moab, UT to Rapid City via Salt Lake City Airport, UT, Salt Lake City Airport, Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, and Billings in around 26h 15m.

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