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How to get fromBuffalo to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BUF - RAP
    7h 34m
    $137–594

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 45m
    $273–468

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 50m
    $394–908

  4. Drive 1,404.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Rapid Citycar car 1,404.5 mi
    24h 29m
    $257–371

  5. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    40h 25m
    $285–448

Buffalo to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,238.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Rapid City via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 33h 45m.

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