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

The cheapest way to get from Vernal to Rapid City is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vernal to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $75 - $390.

How far is it from Vernal to Rapid City?

The distance between Vernal and Rapid City is 481 miles. The road distance is 566.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Vernal to Rapid City without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 24h 53m and costs $280 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Vernal to Rapid City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vernal to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Vernal to Rapid City is 566 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Vernal to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 210+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Vernal to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Vernal to Rapid City by car, plane, shuttle, or bus

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Drive to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Vernal to Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS)car
2. Fly from Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane RKS - RAP
7h 57m
$98–417
Fly from Vernal Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane VEL - RAP
5h 9m
$77–381
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vernal Quality Inn to Salt Lake City Airport, UTshuttle
2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Idaho Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
24h 53m
$283–489
Drive 562.8 mi
1. Drive from Vernal to Rapid Citycar 562.8 mi
11h 17m
$103–149
Drive to Yampa Valley Airport, fly
1. Drive from Vernal to Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)car
2. Fly from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HDN - RAP
8h 5m
$92–403
Shuttle, bus via Cheyenne
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vernal Quality Inn to Downtown Salt Lakeshuttle
2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Cheyennebus
3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
32h 13m
$349–542

Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.8 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

Corporate Flight Management Inc and United Airlines fly from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day.

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