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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Aurora is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Aurora is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $70 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Aurora?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Aurora station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Denver Union Station via Billings, MT and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Aurora?

The distance between Rapid City and Aurora is 329 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Aurora without a car is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $270 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Rapid City to Aurora, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Aurora?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Aurora is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $370 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Rapid City to Aurora bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rapid City to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Aurora is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Rapid City to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 951+ hotels available in Aurora.

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

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Fly from Rapid City
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN)plane RAP - DEN
3h 10m
$71–355
Drive 371.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rapid City to Auroracar 371.7 mi
7h 23m
$68–98
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
20h 50m
$278–366
Bus to Chadron Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospitalbus
2. Fly from Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) to Denver (DEN)plane CDR - DEN
5h 3m
$222–425

Rapid City to Aurora by bus and train

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20h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.6 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

United Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Peoria Station Track 1 via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, and Union Station in around 20h 50m.

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