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How to get fromApache Junction to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AZA - RAP
    3h 50m
    $136–500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 20m
    $426–621

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    46h 16m
    $520–1,077

  4. Drive  1,114.9 mi

    1. Drive from Apache Junction to Rapid Citycar car 1,114.9 mi
    21h 59m
    $204–294

  5. Fly from Phoenix

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHX - RAP
    7h 12m
    $162–540

  6. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Apache Junction to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 58m
    $421–588

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Apache Junction, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Allegiant Air flies from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Apache Junction to Rapid City via Apache Junction, Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, WY, and Billings in around 41h 20m.

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