What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 21h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Austin History Center Station and arriving at Rapid City via Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, Omaha and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.

How far is it from Austin to Rapid City?

The distance between Austin and Rapid City is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1210.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 31h 23m and costs $350 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Austin to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Rapid City bus from?

Austin to Rapid City bus services, operated by TL Premium, depart from Austin station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Austin to Rapid City is to bus which takes 31h 23m and costs $350 - $430. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $550 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Austin to Rapid City bus arrive?

Austin to Rapid City bus services, operated by TL Premium, arrive at Omaha station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Austin. It is currently 9:20 PM in Austin and 8:20 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Austin to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Rapid City is 1210 miles. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Austin to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 203+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Austin to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Rapid City by car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane GRK - RAP
9h 2m
$107–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
31h 23m
$359–427
Drive 1,203.4 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Rapid Citycar 1,203.4 mi
21h 18m
$206–298
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AUS - RAP
7h 40m
$107–508
Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SAT - RAP
9h 17m
$146–639
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
32h
$299–447
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
32h 20m
$298–464

Austin to Rapid City by bus and foot

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31h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,017.4 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin History Center Station to Rapid City via Tech Ridge Bay H, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, 16th & Jackson SE, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 31h 23m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours.

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