What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to El Paso?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to El Paso is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to El Paso?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to El Paso is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $210 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and El Paso?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to El Paso station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at El Paso Bus Station via Buffalo, Greeley Evans Regional Transportation Center and Greeley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Rapid City to El Paso?

The distance between Rapid City and El Paso is 923 miles. The road distance is 981.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to El Paso without a car is to bus via Greeley which takes 25h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to El Paso?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rapid City to El Paso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to El Paso bus from?

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

Where does the Rapid City to El Paso bus arrive?

Rapid City to El Paso bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to El Paso?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to El Paso is 982 miles. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Rapid City to El Paso.

Where can I stay near El Paso?

There are 426+ hotels available in El Paso.

Rapid City to El Paso - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to El Paso by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Rapid City to El Paso International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane RAP - ELP
2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
7h 27m
$213–941
Fly Rapid City to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)plane RAP - ROW
2. Take the bus from Roswell Pecos Trails Transit to El Pasobus
9h 45m
$157–500
Bus via Greeley
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Greeleybus
3. Take the bus from Greeley to El Paso Bus Stationbus
25h 39m
Drive 976.2 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to El Pasocar 976.2 mi
18h 36m
$179–258
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane GCC - ELP
3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
9h 16m
$255–997
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to El Paso, TXbus
26h 5m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
27h 34m
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
27h 43m
$276–437

Rapid City (RAP) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) flights

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 917.2 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to El Paso Bus Station via Buffalo, Greeley Evans Regional Transportation Center, 9th St @ 21st Ave - Westbound, and Greeley in around 25h 39m.

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