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Nine ways to Travel from Rapid City to Vail

Composite routes from Rapid City to Vail

Cheapest
8 h 2 min
Car
803 km.
from $44
Other
6 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
556 km.
from $663.70
15 h 4 min
Bus
556 km.
from $307.35
5 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
556 km.
from $518.59
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
556 km.
from $268.32
8 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
556 km.
from $621.96
7 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
556 km.
from $413.53
16 h 5 min
Bus, taxi via Wheatland, Bus, taxi via Wheatland
556 km.
from $373.30

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Rapid City to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,530.82
Plane from Rapid City to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,403.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Rapid City to Eagle
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,275.69
Plane from Rapid City to Denver
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$459.25–$829.20
Plane from Rapid City to Aspen–Pitkin
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,148.12
Plane from Gillette-Campbell County Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$765.41

Southern Airways Express

Website:
iflysouthern.com/
Plane from Chadron Municipal Airport to Denver
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$153.08

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Wewatta St & 17th St to Vail
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.65–$89.30
Bus from Cheyenne to Fort
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.19–$70.16

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Harmony Transfer Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.82–$42.74

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Rapid City to Gillette
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$82.92

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Buffalo, WY to Denver
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.81–$140.33
Bus from Buffalo, WY to Wheatland
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68
Bus from Wheatland Amtrak Bus Stop to Cheyenne,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.20–$56.13

Bustang

Phone:
+1 800-900-3011
Website:
ridebustang.com/
Bus from Wewatta St & 17th St to Vail
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$24.24
Bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.48–$16.58

Core Transit

Phone:
+1 970-328-3520
Email:
Website:
evta.colorado.gov
Bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.48

Epic Mountain Express

Phone:
+1 970-754-7433
Website:
epicmountainexpress.com/
Bus from Denver International Airport to Vail
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$127.57–$153.08

RFTA

Phone:
+1 970-925-8484
Website:
rfta.com
Bus from AABC Airport DV to West
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.85–$5.61

LandLine

Phone:
+1 (888) 428-1149
Email:
Website:
landline.com/
Bus from Harmony Transfer Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.72–$62.51

Open Plains Transit

Phone:
+1 308 761 8747
Website:
optne.com
Bus from Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital to Chadron
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$44.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Vail is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Vail is to fly and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $358.70 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Rapid City to Vail?

The distance between Rapid City and Vail is 662 km. The road distance is 803.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Vail without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 4m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Rapid City to Vail, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rapid City to Vail?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Vail is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Rapid City to Vail.

Where can I stay near Vail?

There are 1802+ hotels available in Vail. Prices start at $122.84 per night.
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