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

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There are 9 ways to get from Altoona to Rapid City by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SCE - RAP
    9h 56m
    $129–582

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 35m
    $459–868

  3. Bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 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
    36h 50m
    $292–502

  4. Drive 1,424.6 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Rapid Citycar car 1,424.6 mi
    24h 38m
    $260–376

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PIT - RAP
    11h 48m
    $168–691

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDT - RAP
    12h 5m
    $305–1,204

  7. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AOO - RAP
    8h 13m
    $202–676

  8. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane JST - RAP
    12h 34m
    $147–609

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    39h 30m
    $321–509

Altoona to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,357.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Rapid City via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 36h 50m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day.

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