There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, 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
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane RAP - EKO
8h 28m$104–445Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Elkobus
24h 54m$270–432Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain
34h 10m$449–788Drive 876.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Elkocar 876.2 mi
14h 35m$160–231
Rapid City (RAP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Elko is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Elko. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Elko via Gillette, Buffalo, WY and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.
The distance between Rapid City and Elko is 702 miles. The road distance is 881.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Elko without a car is to bus which takes 24h 54m and costs $270 - $440.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Rapid City to Elko, including transfers.
Rapid City to Elko bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $440 and takes 24h 54m.
Rapid City to Elko bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Gillette station.
Elko is 1h behind Rapid City. It is currently 4:53 AM in Rapid City and 3:53 AM in Elko.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Elko via Gillette, Buffalo, Buffalo, WY, Cheyenne, and Elko in around 24h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Elko Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
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 Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Buffalo, WY to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Elko is 881 miles. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Rapid City to Elko.
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