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 - $180 and takes 11h 22m.

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 6h 5m and costs $130 - $480.

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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Utah to Rapid City?

The distance between Utah and Rapid City is 757 miles. The road distance is 653.9 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 28m and costs $220 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Bus or fly from Utah to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Utah to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 20h 28m.

Where does the Utah to Rapid City bus arrive?

Utah to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cheyenne station.

Can I drive from Utah to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Utah to Rapid City is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Utah to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 179+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

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

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Fly from St. George Regional
best
1. Fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SGU - RAP
6h 5m
$133–475
Fly from Provo
cheapest
1. Fly from Provo (PVU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PVU - RAP
8h 30m
$94–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Buffalo, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
20h 28m
$226–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Denvertrain
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
29h 45m
$362–612
Drive 650.1 mi
1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Rapid Citycar 650.1 mi
11h 22m
$119–172
Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport
1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLC - RAP
6h 18m
$103–489
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 44m
$119–478

St. George Regional (SGU) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 753.1 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 20h 28m.

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