There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Carson City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City, bus
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane RAP - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
8h 44m$115–575Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
39h 29m$383–549Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Renotrain
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus
2d$557–1,133Drive 1,165.4 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Carson Citycar 1,165.4 mi
19h 50m$213–308Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane GCC - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
11h 14m$157–631Drive to Scottsbluff, fly, bus
- Drive from Rapid City to Scottsbluff-Airport-BFFcar
- Fly from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane BFF - RNO
- Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus
10h 52m$133–549
Rapid City to Carson City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Carson City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Carson City is to fly and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Carson City. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Billings, Cheyenne, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 29m.
The distance between Rapid City and Carson City is 960 miles. The road distance is 1172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Carson City without a car is to bus which takes 39h 29m and costs $380 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Rapid City to Carson City, including transfers.
Rapid City to Carson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
Rapid City to Carson City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Carson City is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 12:13 PM in Rapid City and 11:13 AM in Carson City.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Carson City is 1172 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Rapid City to Carson City.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Rapid City to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Billings, Cheyenne, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 39h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Scottsbluff to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Rapid City to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $90–130
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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