What is the cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains is to fly and drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $75 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Rocky Mountains?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Safeway via Buffalo, WY, Union Station Gate B19 and Frisco Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains?

The distance between Rapid City and Rocky Mountains is 466 miles. The road distance is 481.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains without a car is to bus which takes 17h 49m and costs $250 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapid City to Rocky Mountains bus from?

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

Where does the Rapid City to Rocky Mountains bus arrive?

Rapid City to Rocky Mountains bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Rocky Mountains is 481 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains.

Where can I stay near Rocky Mountains?

There are 124+ hotels available in Rocky Mountains.

Rapid City to Rocky Mountains - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains by plane, car, bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane RAP - ASE
2. Drive from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rocky Mountainscar
7h 28m
$78–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to Safewaybus
17h 49m
$252–328
Drive 478.5 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Rocky Mountainscar 478.5 mi
10h 3m
$88–127
Fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane RAP - EGE
2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGEbus
9h 13m
$208–522
Fly to Gunnison County Airport, drive
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane RAP - GUC
2. Drive from Gunnison County Airport (GUC) to Rocky Mountainscar
8h 35m
$85–384
Fly to Denver, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN)plane RAP - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGEbus
4. Take the taxi from HIGHWAY 24 and MOUNTAIN VIEW VILLAGE to Rocky Mountainstaxi
8h 1m
$253–577
Bus via Casper
1. Take the bus from Rapid City to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo, WY to Casper 144 East A Stbus
3. Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Cheyenne, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Frisco Transit Centerbus
6. Take the bus from Frisco Transfer Center to River Roadbus
18h 28m
$307–398

Rapid City (RAP) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) flights

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Distance: 462.8 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Rapid City, SD, USA and Rocky Mountains, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Rocky Mountains via Buffalo, Buffalo, WY, Denver Union Station, Union Station Gate B19, Frisco Transit Center, Frisco Transfer Center, and Safeway in around 17h 49m.

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