There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Rapid City to Idaho Falls
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane RAP - IDA
6h 21m$90–405Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
15h 55m$185–288Drive 630.2 mi
- Drive from Rapid City to Idaho Fallscar 630.2 mi
11h 40m$115–167Fly Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane RAP - JAC
- Take the bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, IDbus
8h 51m$122–530Bus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly to Idaho Falls
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane GCC - IDA
11h 20m$132–471
Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Idaho Falls. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Idaho Falls, ID via Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Rapid City and Idaho Falls is 465 miles. The road distance is 633.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls without a car is to bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls, including transfers.
Rapid City to Idaho Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Idaho Falls is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 15h 55m.
Rapid City to Idaho Falls bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Idaho Falls is 634 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Rapid City to Idaho Falls.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Idaho Falls, ID, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Idaho Falls, ID via Billings and Butte, MT in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Idaho Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Idaho Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Idaho Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rapid City to Idaho Falls via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- 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 Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, ID
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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