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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane ABQ - RAP
    6h 13m
    $96–457

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    22h 18m
    $265–351

  3. Drive 792 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Rapid Citycar car 792 mi
    14h 16m
    $145–209

  4. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAF - RAP
    7h 35m
    $152–461

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane ABQ - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 26m
    $135–524

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    23h 8m
    $249–375

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Rapid City via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 22h 18m.

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