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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Buffalo to Rapid City. Traveling by bus from Buffalo to Rapid City usually takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
Cheapest price | $125.84 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Jefferson Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Buffalo to Rapid City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Buffalo to Rapid City. Jefferson Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Jefferson Lines | 1 | 3h 40m | $125.84 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Buffalo to Rapid City from $126. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Buffalo to Rapid City and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Rapid City. In Buffalo, Jefferson Lines departs to Rapid City from Welcome Center and no other station. In Rapid City, Jefferson Lines arrives at 333 6th St and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Buffalo to Rapid City takes 3 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Rapid City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 278 kilometers from Buffalo to Rapid City. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Rapid City. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Buffalo to Rapid City. It leaves the station in Buffalo at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Buffalo?
Main departure station: Welcome Center
Most buses depart from the main station in Buffalo.
All bus stations in Buffalo:
Welcome Center
Where does the bus arrive in Rapid City?
Main arrival station: 333 6th St
All buses from Buffalo arrive at one main station in Rapid City.
Bus stations in Rapid City:
333 6th St
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