There are 5 ways to get from Auburn to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
8h 5m$112–462Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 41m$308–533Drive 1,134.3 mi
- Drive from Auburn to Rapid Citycar 1,134.3 mi
17h 57m$207–299Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SEA - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
10h 28m$151–519Bus
- Take the bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
28h 44m$258–463
Auburn to Rapid City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Auburn Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Rapid City via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7, Tacoma Greyhound, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.
The distance between Auburn and Rapid City is 988 miles. The road distance is 1140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 41m and costs $300 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Auburn to Rapid City, including transfers.
Auburn to Rapid City bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, depart from Tacoma Greyhound station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 28h 44m.
Auburn to Rapid City bus services, operated by Northwestern Stages, arrive at Spokane station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Auburn. It is currently 4:21 AM in Auburn and 5:21 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Auburn, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auburn Station - Bay 3 to Rapid City via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7, Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H, Tacoma Greyhound, Spokane, and Billings in around 28h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
Bus from Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–130
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $120–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Tacoma Greyhound to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Rapid City is 1141 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Auburn to Rapid City.
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