There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN)plane RAP - DEN
3h 28m$71–355Drive 365.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Denvercar 365.6 mi
7h 17m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
20h 25m$275–363Bus to Chadron Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospitalbus
- Fly from Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) to Denver (DEN)plane CDR - DEN
5h 21m$202–415
Rapid City to Denver by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Denver is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Denver 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 25m.
The distance between Rapid City and Denver is 337 miles. The road distance is 367.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $270 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Rapid City to Denver, including transfers.
Rapid City to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Denver is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $370 and takes 20h 25m.
Rapid City to Denver bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Denver is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Rapid City to Denver.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Denver, 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 Denver Union Station via Billings, MT and Cheyenne in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chadron Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- 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
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 308 761 8747
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
Bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Open Plains Transit
- Schedules at
- Open Plains Transit Routes
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