What is the cheapest way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Salt Lake County and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake County to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Rapid City via Cheyenne and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.

How far is it from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

The distance between Salt Lake County and Rapid City is 535 miles. The road distance is 656.9 miles.

How do I travel from Salt Lake County to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salt Lake County to Rapid City bus from?

Salt Lake County to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Bus or fly from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 39m.

Where does the Salt Lake County to Rapid City bus arrive?

Salt Lake County to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Cheyenne station.

Can I drive from Salt Lake County to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake County to Rapid City is 657 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Salt Lake County to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Salt Lake County to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake County to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Rapid City
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1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
6h 30m
$106–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
20h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Wheatland to Buffalobus
5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus
30h 51m
Drive 653.1 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake County to Rapid Citycar 653.1 mi
11h 22m
$120–173
Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SLC - GCC
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 59m
$144–549
Bus via Butte
1. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
22h 27m
$222–383

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Salt Lake County, 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 train from Murray Central Station to Rapid City via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Cheyenne, and Buffalo in around 20h 39m.

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