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

The cheapest way to get from Ogallala to Rapid City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ogallala to Rapid City is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Ogallala and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ogallala station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station and arriving at Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Ogallala to Rapid City?

The distance between Ogallala and Rapid City is 324 miles. The road distance is 276.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ogallala to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Ogallala to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Ogallala to Rapid City bus services, operated by Open Plains Transit, depart from Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station.

Where does the Ogallala to Rapid City bus arrive?

Ogallala to Rapid City bus services, operated by Open Plains Transit, arrive at Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot station.

Can I drive from Ogallala to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ogallala to Rapid City is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ogallala to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 199+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ogallala to Rapid City by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station to Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depotbus Green
2. Take the bus from Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospitalbus Blue
7h 30m
$70–102
Drive 274.8 mi
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1. Drive from Ogallala to Rapid Citycar 274.8 mi
4h 52m
$51–73
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Ogallala to North Plattebus
2. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LBF - RAP
7h 23m
$110–422

Ogallala to Rapid City by bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Ogallala, NE, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot in around 7h 30m.

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