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 and fly which costs $110 - $480 and takes 7h 20m.

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 4m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Rapid City via Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 3m.

How far is it from Austin to Rapid City?

The distance between Austin and Rapid City is 1025 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 35h 3m and costs $430 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.

Bus or fly from Austin to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Austin to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $600 and takes 35h 3m.

Where does the Austin to Rapid City bus arrive?

Austin to Rapid City bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.

What is the time difference between Austin and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Austin. It is currently 7:54 PM in Austin and 6:54 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 215+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Austin to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AUS - RAP
7h 4m
$132–618
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
7h 20m
$113–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
35h 3m
$433–597
Drive 1,203.4 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Rapid Citycar 1,203.4 mi
21h 18m
$220–318
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
8h 52m
$135–591
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Austin to Fort Worthtrain
2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
39h 40m
$373–632

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 1,019.2 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Rapid City via Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 35h 3m.

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