There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
7h 3m$93–448Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
20h 50m$225–378Drive 650.2 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station)car 650.2 mi
11h 23m$119–172Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SLC - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 46m$132–516Bus via Cheyenne
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
26h 50m$291–434
Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station). However, there are services departing from Downtown Salt Lake and arriving at Rapid City via Idaho Falls, ID, Butte and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Rapid City (Station) is 528 miles. The road distance is 654 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station), including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Downtown Salt Lake station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 20h 50m.
Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station) is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid City (Station).
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Rapid City (Station), 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
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