What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins is to fly and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Fort Collins?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Fort Collins. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Landline - CSU Transit Center via Billings, MT, Cheyenne and Landline - Harmony Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Fort Collins?

The distance between Rapid City and Fort Collins is 385 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rapid City to Fort Collins without a car?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins without a car is to bus which takes 20h 16m and costs $270 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Fort Collins bus from?

Rapid City to Fort Collins bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.

Where does the Rapid City to Fort Collins bus arrive?

Rapid City to Fort Collins bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Fort Collins?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Fort Collins is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Rapid City to Fort Collins.

Where can I stay near Fort Collins?

There are 304+ hotels available in Fort Collins.

Rapid City to Fort Collins - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rapid City to Fort Collins by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Fly Rapid City to Denver, bus
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN)plane RAP - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus
4h 27m
$91–415
Drive 310.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rapid City to Fort Collinscar 310.5 mi
6h 27m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Harmony Transfer Centrebus
20h 16m
$276–376
Fly Rapid City to Cheyenne Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)plane RAP - CYS
2. Take the taxi from Cheyenne-Airport-CYS to Fort Collinstaxi
6h 17m
$181–505
Bus to Chadron Municipal Airport, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospitalbus
2. Fly from Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) to Denver (DEN)plane CDR - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus
6h 19m
$232–425
Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Denver, bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Denver (DEN)plane GCC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport Pickups to CSU Transit Centerbus
6h 43m
$133–471

Rapid City to Fort Collins by bus

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20h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 382.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Fort Collins, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Landline - CSU Transit Center via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Harmony Transfer Centre, and Landline - Harmony Transfer Center in around 20h 16m.

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