There are 9 ways to get from Gallup to Rapid City by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ABQ - RAP
9h 54m$132–567Drive to Cortez, fly
cheapest- Drive from Gallup to Cortez (CEZ)car
- Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CEZ - RAP
7h 54m$100–431Bus
- Take the bus from Gallup to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
33h 47m$385–542Train, bus via Kansas City
- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
38h 43m$449–861Drive 850.4 mi
- Drive from Gallup to Rapid Citycar 850.4 mi
17h 12m$156–225Bus, drive to Four Corners Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Yatahey - Red Mesa Store to Newcomb - Firestationbus
- Drive from Newcomb - Firestation to Orchard Plazacar
- Fly from Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FMN - RAP
9h 48m$119–450Fly from Gallup
- Fly from Gallup (GUP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GUP - RAP
8h 3m$124–527Train, shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SAF - RAP
11h 44m$192–572Train, bus
- Take the train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Santa Febus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Casperbus
- Take the bus from Casper Amtrak Station to Billings, MTbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
36h 18m$411–600
Gallup to Rapid City by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gallup to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 17h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Gallup to Rapid City is to drive and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Gallup to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Gallup and arriving at Rapid City via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 47m.
The distance between Gallup and Rapid City is 829 miles. The road distance is 855.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gallup to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 33h 47m and costs $380 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Gallup to Rapid City, including transfers.
Gallup to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gallup station.
The best way to get from Gallup to Rapid City is to bus which takes 33h 47m and costs $380 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 3m.
Gallup to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gallup to Rapid City is 855 miles. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Gallup to Rapid City.
What companies run services between Gallup, NM, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gallup to Rapid City via Gallup, Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 33h 47m. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gallup (GUP) to Rapid City (RAP) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Four Corners Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Gallup to Rapid City via Phoenix, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Cortez to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gallup Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gallup to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyenne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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