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

The cheapest way to get from Colby to Rapid City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colby to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $370.

How far is it from Colby to Rapid City?

The distance between Colby and Rapid City is 535 miles. The road distance is 427.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colby to Rapid City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 17h 8m and costs $280 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Colby to Rapid City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colby and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Colby. It is currently 10:04 AM in Colby and 9:04 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Colby to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Colby to Rapid City is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Colby to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 166+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Colby to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colby to Rapid City by car, plane, taxi, or bus

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

Drive to Hays Municipal Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Colby to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)car
2. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HYS - RAP
7h 6m
$81–390
Drive to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Colby to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK)car
2. Fly from Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCK - RAP
6h 22m
$70–361
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Colby to Goodlandtaxi
2. Take the bus from Goodland to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the taxi from Buffalo, WY to Gillettetaxi
5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
17h 8m
$286–437
Drive 425 mi
1. Drive from Colby to Rapid Citycar 425 mi
7h 57m
$78–112
Drive to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, fly
1. Drive from Colby to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)car
2. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LBF - RAP
8h 20m
$81–377
Drive to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Colby to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)car
2. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DDC - RAP
8h 45m
$89–392
Taxi, bus to Denver, fly
1. Take the taxi from Colby to Goodlandtaxi
2. Take the bus from Goodland to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DEN - RAP
8h 18m
$192–530

Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

24Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colby to Rapid City.

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Distance: 531.7 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Colby, KS, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colby to Rapid City. However, you can drive to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Goodland, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Buffalo, WY, take the taxi to Gillette, then take the bus to Rapid City.

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