There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Bozeman by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane RAP - BZN
5h 36m$136–465Drive 458.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Bozemancar 458.3 mi
7h 26m$84–121Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Bozeman, MTbus
10h 25m$143–203
Rapid City (RAP) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Bozeman is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Bozeman is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Bozeman. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Bozeman, MT via Gillette and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Rapid City and Bozeman is 438 miles. The road distance is 461 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bozeman without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Rapid City to Bozeman, including transfers.
Rapid City to Bozeman bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Bozeman is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 10h 25m.
Rapid City to Bozeman bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Gillette station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Bozeman is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Rapid City to Bozeman.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Bozeman, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Bozeman, MT via Gillette, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Gallatin Field Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Gallatin Field Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Gillette to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Billings, MT to Bozeman, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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