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

The cheapest way to get from Vail to Rapid City is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vail to Rapid City is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Vail and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Vail to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Vail and arriving at Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Vail to Rapid City?

The distance between Vail and Rapid City is 436 miles. The road distance is 461.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vail to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs $280 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Vail to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Vail to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Vail station.

Where does the Vail to Rapid City bus arrive?

Vail to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

Can I drive from Vail to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Vail to Rapid City is 462 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Vail to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 199+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

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

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Shuttle to Denver, fly to Rapid City
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
5h 33m
$100–456
Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ASE - RAP
8h 48m
$80–366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vail to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
23h 10m
$285–398
Drive 458.9 mi
1. Drive from Vail to Rapid Citycar 458.9 mi
8h 55m
$84–121
Bus to Eagle County Regional Airport, fly to Rapid City
1. Take the bus from Vail Transportation Center to Eagle County Airportbus
2. Fly from Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane EGE - RAP
7h 35m
$129–417
Shuttle to Denver, fly to Chadron Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)plane DEN - CDR
3. Take the bus from Chadron NE Chadron Community Hospital to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospitalbus
7h 50m
$228–539
Shuttle to Denver, fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vail, CO to Denver International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane DEN - GCC
3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
7h 51m
$139–513

Vail to Rapid City by bus

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23h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.1 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Vail to Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 23h 10m.

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