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Buffalo to Rapid City Bus Schedule
Bus from Buffalo to Rapid City: 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 | $92.00 |
| 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 41m | $92.00 |
Book Jefferson Lines from Buffalo to Rapid City from $92. Typically there is one Jefferson Lines schedule per day 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 Buffalo . In Rapid City, Jefferson Lines arrives at 333 6th St .
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Buffalo to Rapid City takes 3 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Rapid City in 3 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rapid City.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Buffalo to Rapid City
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 173 miles 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
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.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Buffalo?
Main departure station: Buffalo
Most buses depart from the main station in Buffalo.
All bus stations in Buffalo:
Buffalo
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.
All bus stations in Rapid City:
333 6th St
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