What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Ogallala?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Ogallala is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Ogallala?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Ogallala is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Ogallala?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Ogallala station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital and arriving at Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Ogallala?

The distance between Rapid City and Ogallala is 313 miles. The road distance is 276.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Ogallala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Ogallala?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Rapid City to Ogallala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Ogallala bus from?

Rapid City to Ogallala bus services, operated by Open Plains Transit, depart from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital station.

Where does the Rapid City to Ogallala bus arrive?

Rapid City to Ogallala bus services, operated by Open Plains Transit, arrive at Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Ogallala?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Ogallala is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Rapid City to Ogallala.

Where can I stay near Ogallala?

There are 14+ hotels available in Ogallala.

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There are 3 ways to get from Rapid City to Ogallala by bus, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depotbus Blue
2. Take the bus from Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot to Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Stationbus Green
7h 15m
$67–100
Drive 274.5 mi
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1. Drive from Rapid City to Ogallalacar 274.5 mi
4h 52m
$51–73
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane RAP - LBF
2. Take the bus from North Platte to Ogallalabus
6h 55m
$109–421

Rapid City to Ogallala by bus

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.4 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Ogallala, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Ogallala NE Gulf Travel Station via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot in around 7h 15m.

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