There are 5 ways to get from Apache Junction to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
3h 51m$141–500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
46h 16m$558–1,077Bus
- Take the bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
47h 15m$400–672Drive 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 53m$167–560
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 - $500.
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 Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 15m.
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 and train which takes 46h 16m and costs $550 - $1,100.
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 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 47h 15m.
Apache Junction to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Apache Junction. It is currently 4:35 AM in Apache Junction and 5:35 AM 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) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Apache Junction to Rapid City via Apache Junction, Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 47h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Apache Junction to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
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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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