What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Rapid City?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Rapid City is 1015 miles. The road distance is 1127.7 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 18m and costs $350 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Rapid City bus from?

Ann Arbor to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Rapid City bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 2:19 PM in Ann Arbor and 12:19 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Rapid City is 1128 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Ann Arbor to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 214+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Ann Arbor to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Rapid City by car, plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
8h 37m
$144–634
Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
7h 39m
$128–583
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
26h 18m
$351–633
Drive 1,121.1 mi
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Rapid Citycar 1,121.1 mi
18h 59m
$205–296
Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZO - RAP
11h 39m
$133–518
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
26h 53m
$289–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 45m
$254–388

Ann Arbor to Rapid City by train and bus

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26h 18mAverage Duration

$351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,009.4 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Rapid City via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 26h 53m.

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