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How to get fromAustin to Rapid Cityby car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane GRK - RAP
    6h 59m
    $113–493

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AUS - RAP
    7h 11m
    $112–568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    31h 23m
    $359–427

  4. Drive  1,203.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Rapid Citycar car 1,203.4 mi
    21h 18m
    $220–318

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SAT - RAP
    8h 52m
    $144–639

  6. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    31h 50m
    $279–434

Austin to Rapid City by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly.

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