There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
best- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BRD - RAP
5h 25m$94–398Bus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
14h 40m$166–245Drive 612 mi
- Drive from Brainerd to Rapid Citycar 612 mi
10h 16m$112–162Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
7h 24m$141–476
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Rapid City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Rapid City via St. Cloud and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Brainerd and Rapid City is 484 miles. The road distance is 615.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Brainerd to Rapid City, including transfers.
Brainerd to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.
The best way to get from Brainerd to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 14h 40m.
Brainerd to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Cloud station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Brainerd. It is currently 11:15 PM in Brainerd and 10:15 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Rapid City via St. Cloud and Sioux Falls in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from St. Cloud to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Rapid City is 616 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Brainerd to Rapid City.
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