There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (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 from Abbotsford International Airport
best- Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane YXX - RAP
10h 50m$146–624Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane YVR - RAP
10h 54m$131–510Train, bus
- Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 27m$296–514Drive 1,193.1 mi
- Drive from Bellingham to Rapid Citycar 1,193.1 mi
20h 3m$218–315Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
9h 58m$134–489Fly from Bellingham International Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BLI - RAP
9h 4m$142–617Bus
- Take the bus from Chuckanut P&R to Everett Stationbus 90X
- Take the bus from Everett Station to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
28h 5m$256–444Bus via Monroe
- Take the bus from Chuckanut P&R to Everett Stationbus 90X
- Take the bus from Monroe, WA to Spokane, WAbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
28h 45m$258–449
Bellingham to Rapid City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellingham to Rapid City is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bellingham to Rapid City is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellingham station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Bellingham Transit Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chuckanut P&R, Everett Station, Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
The distance between Bellingham and Rapid City is 1017 miles. The road distance is 1200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 27m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Bellingham to Rapid City, including transfers.
Bellingham to Rapid City bus services, operated by Skagit Transit, depart from Chuckanut P&R station.
The best way to get from Bellingham to Rapid City is to fly which takes 10h 50m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $450 and takes 28h 5m.
Bellingham to Rapid City bus services, operated by Skagit Transit, arrive at Everett Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Bellingham. It is currently 8:23 PM in Bellingham and 9:23 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
WestJet, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Transit Station to Rapid City via Chuckanut P&R, Everett Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 28h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Rapid City via Edmonton, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Abbotsford International Airport to Rapid City via Calgary, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- 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 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 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
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