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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Raton is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Raton is to fly and drive which takes 8h 11m and costs $75 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Raton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Raton. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Raton via Gillette, Buffalo, WY and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Raton?

The distance between Rapid City and Raton is 549 miles. The road distance is 565.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Raton without a car is to bus which takes 19h 13m and costs $210 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Rapid City to Raton, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Rapid City to Raton bus arrive?

Rapid City to Raton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Gillette station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Raton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Raton is 566 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Rapid City to Raton.

Where can I stay near Raton?

There are 13+ hotels available in Raton.

Rapid City to Raton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Rapid City to Raton by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Rapid City to Colorado Springs Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane RAP - COS
2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, CO to Ratonbus
9h 32m
$100–389
Fly Rapid City to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane RAP - ALS
2. Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Ratoncar
8h 11m
$75–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ratonbus
19h 13m
$214–303
Drive 562.6 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Ratoncar 562.6 mi
10h 50m
$103–149
Fly Rapid City to Denver, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN)plane RAP - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ratonbus
9h 6m
$106–410
Fly Rapid City to Pueblo Memorial Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane RAP - PUB
2. Take the bus from Pueblo, CO to Ratonbus
8h 21m
$141–420
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 Union Station to Ratonbus
11h 1m
$247–500
Fly Rapid City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane RAP - SAF
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle
3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Ratontrain
13h 31m
$226–621

Rapid City (RAP) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights

60Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rapid City to Raton.

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Distance: 545.6 mi
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Raton, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Raton via Gillette, Buffalo, Buffalo, WY, and Denver Union Station in around 19h 13m.

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