There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Rapid City
best- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane RAP - RKS
5h 53m$103–397Drive 469 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rapid City to Rock Springscar 469 mi
8h 36m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Rock Springs Bus Stationbus
15h 46mBus to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rapid City to Gillettebus
- Fly from Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)plane GCC - RKS
8h 2m$145–463
Rapid City (RAP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Rock Springs station. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Rock Springs Bus Station via Buffalo and Cheyenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Rapid City and Rock Springs is 371 miles. The road distance is 471.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs without a car is to bus which takes 15h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs, including transfers.
Rapid City to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Rapid City station.
The best way to get from Rapid City to Rock Springs is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 46m.
Rapid City to Rock Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Rock Springs is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Rapid City to Rock Springs.
What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Rock Springs, WY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Rapid City (RAP) to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapid City to Rock Springs via Buffalo, Cheyenne, and Rock Springs Bus Station in around 15h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rapid City to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rapid City to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Rock Springs Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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