There are 4 ways to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
3h 51m$141–490Bus
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeleybus
- Take the bus from Greeley, CO to Buffalo, WYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
35h 13m$347–513Drive 1,114.9 mi
- Drive from Apache Junction to Rapid Citycar 1,114.9 mi
21h 59m$204–294Fly from Phoenix
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHX - RAP
5h 51m$172–580
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 21h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Apache Junction to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Apache Junction and arriving at Rapid City via El Paso Bus Station, 10th St @ 21st Ave - Eastbound, Greeley, CO, Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 13m.
The distance between Apache Junction and Rapid City is 905 miles. The road distance is 1121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 35h 13m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City, including transfers.
Apache Junction to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Apache Junction station.
The best way to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 35h 13m.
Apache Junction to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Apache Junction. It is currently 8:19 PM in Apache Junction and 9:19 PM in Rapid City.
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, El Paso Bus Station, Greeley, 10th St @ 21st Ave - Eastbound, Greeley, CO, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 35h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Apache Junction to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Greeley
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Greeley, CO to Buffalo, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Buffalo to Gillette
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Apache Junction to Rapid City is 1121 miles. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Apache Junction to Rapid City.
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