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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SLC - RAP
    6h 18m
    $98–459

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    20h 50m
    $225–378

  3. Drive 650.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid Citycar car 650.4 mi
    11h 23m
    $119–172

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane SLC - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 46m
    $137–526

  5. Bus via Cheyenne

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    26h 50m
    $291–434

Salt Lake City to Rapid City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration26h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Rapid City via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte, and Billings in around 20h 50m.

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