There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Lead by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Lead is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Lead is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $12.
The distance between Rapid City and Lead is 74 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Lead without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Rapid City to Lead, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Lead is 45 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Rapid City to Lead.
There are 300+ hotels available in Lead.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Lead, SD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rapid City to Lead. However, you can take the bus to Spearfish then take the taxi to Lead. Alternatively, you can drive from Rapid City to Lead in around 49 min.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Spearfish
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $50–130
City Cab
- Phone
- +1 605-863-1111
- Website
- rapidcitytaxicab.com
Rapid Taxi
- Phone
- +1 605-348-8080
- Website
- rapidtaxirc.com
Tim's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 605-389-7023
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