There are 5 ways to get from Rapid City to Jackson by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Jackson Hole Airport
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane RAP - JAC
7h 2m$106–513Drive 527.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Jacksoncar 527.5 mi
10h 28m$97–139Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson, WYbus
19h 6m$210–356Fly to Idaho Falls, bus
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane RAP - IDA
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls Airport to Jackson, WYbus
8h 22m$106–433Fly to Riverton Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Riverton Regional Airport (RIW)plane RAP - RIW
- Drive from Riverton Regional Airport (RIW) to Jacksoncar
8h 29m$105–430
Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Jackson. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Jackson/Miller Park via Billings, Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, ID and Buffalo Way & Alpine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.
The distance between Rapid City and Jackson is 410 miles. The road distance is 530.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 19h 6m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Rapid City to Jackson, including transfers.
Rapid City to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Jackson is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 19h 6m.
Rapid City to Jackson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Jackson is 531 miles. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Rapid City to Jackson.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Jackson, WY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Jackson/Miller Park via Billings, Butte, MT, Idaho Falls, ID, Jackson, WY, and Buffalo Way & Alpine in around 19h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
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 Riverton Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rapid City to Jackson Hole Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Rapid City to Idaho Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- delta.com
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
Flights from Rapid City to Idaho Falls via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
- 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 Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls Airport to Jackson, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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