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

The cheapest way to get from Butte to Rapid City is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butte to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $100 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Butte and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Butte and arriving at Rapid City via Billings and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Butte to Rapid City?

The distance between Butte and Rapid City is 604 miles. The road distance is 545.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Butte to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $55 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Butte to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Butte to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Butte station.

Bus or fly from Butte to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Butte to Rapid City is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $410 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Butte to Rapid City bus arrive?

Butte to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.

Can I drive from Butte to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Rapid City is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Butte to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 178+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Butte to Rapid City - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Butte to Rapid City by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
2. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus
3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
11h 50m
$55–271
Drive 542.8 mi
1. Drive from Butte to Rapid Citycar 542.8 mi
9h 7m
$100–144
Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BTM - RAP
8h 45m
$75–410
Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
2. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HLN - RAP
8h 32m
$105–484
Bus to Missoula International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Butte to Missoulabus
2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSO - RAP
10h 15m
$91–496

Butte to Rapid City by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 50mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 600.9 mi
Duration: 11h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Butte to Rapid City via Billings and Gillette in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day.

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