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

The cheapest way to get from Rapid City to Butte is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapid City to Butte is to fly and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Rapid City and Butte?

No, there is no direct bus from Rapid City to Butte. However, there are services departing from Rapid City and arriving at Butte via Gillette and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Rapid City to Butte?

The distance between Rapid City and Butte is 605 miles. The road distance is 546 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rapid City to Butte without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $50 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Rapid City to Butte, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Rapid City to Butte?

The best way to get from Rapid City to Butte is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $50 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $410 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Rapid City to Butte bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rapid City to Butte?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapid City to Butte is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Rapid City to Butte.

Where can I stay near Butte?

There are 22+ hotels available in Butte.

Rapid City to Butte - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Rapid City to Butte 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 Rapid City to Gillettebus
2. Take the bus from Gillette to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
11h 45m
$54–273
Drive 542.8 mi
1. Drive from Rapid City to Buttecar 542.8 mi
9h 2m
$100–144
Fly to Bert Mooney Airport
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane RAP - BTM
8h 22m
$78–409
Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane RAP - HLN
2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
8h 21m
$108–480

Rapid City to Butte by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 45mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 601.5 mi
Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Rapid City to Butte via Gillette and Billings in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) 4 times a day.

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