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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Sidney is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Sidney is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Sidney?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Sidney. However, there are services departing from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital and arriving at Sidney NE Walmart via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Sidney?

The distance between Rapid City and Sidney is 247 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Sidney without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Rapid City to Sidney, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Rapid City to Sidney bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rapid City to Sidney?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Sidney is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Rapid City to Sidney.

Where can I stay near Sidney?

There are 11+ hotels available in Sidney.

Rapid City to Sidney - 2 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rapid City to Sidney by bus or car

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Bus
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 Sidney NE Walmartbus Green
5h 56m
$74–104
Drive 230.3 mi
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1. Drive from Rapid City to Sidneycar 230.3 mi
4h 5m
$42–61

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Sidney via Alliance NE Open Plains Transit Depot and Sidney NE Walmart in around 5h 56m.

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