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There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Aspen by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane RAP - ASE
    5h 1m
    $67–348

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    18h 47m
    $174–248

  3. Drive 517.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rapid City to Aspencar car 517.9 mi
    10h 48m
    $95–137

  4. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Garmisch St + Hopkins Avebus bus Brt / ...
    19h
    $194–258

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Wheatlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stop to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Harmony Transfer Centrebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Landline - Harmony Transfer Center to Landline - Denver Internationalbus bus Csu
    6. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7. Drive from Vail Transportation Center to Aspencar car
    19h 4m
    $324–465

Rapid City to Aspen by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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 Buffalo, Denver, Union Station Gate B19, and West Glenwood Park & Ride in around 18h 47m.

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