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How to get fromBuffalo to Rapid Cityby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Buffalo to Rapid City by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Super 8 - Monticello to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSP - RAP
    5h 10m
    $106–446

  2. Drive 559.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Buffalo to Rapid Citycar car 559.9 mi
    9h 9m
    $103–148

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo to Minneapolistaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    12h 34m
    $239–317

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Buffalo, MN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Rapid City. However, you can take the taxi to Super 8 - Monticello, take the bus to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, walk to Minneapolis-Airport-MSP airport, fly to Rapid City (RAP), walk to Rapid City SD Rapid City Regional Airport, then take the bus to Rapid City SD Monument Health Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Minneapolis then take the bus to Rapid City.

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