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How to get fromAlbany to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Albany to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ALB - RAP
    9h 12m
    $204–870

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BDL - RAP
    12h 1m
    $177–694

  3. Train, bus via Saint Paul

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    38h 7m
    $513–999

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    38h 21m
    $451–856

  5. Drive 1,690 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Rapid Citycar car 1,690 mi
    29h 4m
    $309–446

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LGA - RAP
    11h 21m
    $214–962

  7. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SYR - RAP
    12h 25m
    $215–978

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 47m
    $351–576

Albany to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany, NY to Rapid City via New York, NY - Midtown, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 42h 47m.

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