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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Aspen is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Aspen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Aspen. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Union Station Gate B19 and West Glenwood Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Aspen?

The distance between Rapid City and Aspen is 403 miles. The road distance is 520.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Aspen without a car is to bus which takes 26h 49m and costs $300 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Rapid City to Aspen, including transfers.

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

Rapid City to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Aspen?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Aspen is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $410 and takes 26h 49m.

Where does the Rapid City to Aspen bus arrive?

Rapid City to Aspen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Aspen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Aspen is 521 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Rapid City to Aspen.

Where can I stay near Aspen?

There are 928+ hotels available in Aspen.

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Aspen by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
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1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane RAP - ASE
4h 59m
$67–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
5. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus Brt / ...
26h 49m
$303–404
Drive 517.9 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Aspencar 517.9 mi
10h 48m
$95–137
Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane RAP - EGE
2. Drive from Eagle-Airport-EGE to Aspencar
6h 27m
$75–369

Rapid City to Aspen by bus

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26h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.8 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Aspen, CO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Garmisch St + Hopkins Ave via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 26h 49m.

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