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

The cheapest way to get from Utah to Rapid City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utah to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $130 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Utah and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Utah to Rapid City. 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.

How far is it from Utah to Rapid City?

The distance between Utah and Rapid City is 757 miles. The road distance is 638.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Utah to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $220 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Utah to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Utah to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Downtown Salt Lake station.

Bus or fly from Utah to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Utah to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Utah to Rapid City bus arrive?

Utah to Rapid City bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Idaho Falls station.

Can I drive from Utah to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Utah to Rapid City is 639 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Utah to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 206+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Utah to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from St. George Regional
best
1. Fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SGU - RAP
5h 32m
$133–485
Fly from Provo
cheapest
1. Fly from Provo (PVU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PVU - RAP
9h 44m
$74–298
Bus
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
20h 50m
$225–378
Drive 634.9 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid Citycar 634.9 mi
11h 57m
$116–168
Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
6h 31m
$83–409
Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from St George to Harry Reid Internationalbus
2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAS - RAP
6h 39m
$109–448
Bus via Cheyenne
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 56m
$292–422

Utah to Rapid City by bus

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27h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 753.1 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. 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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