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How to get fromCharleston to Rapid Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CHS - RAP
    8h 32m
    $140–562

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 3h
    $693–1,348

  3. Drive 1,757.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Rapid Citycar car 1,757.5 mi
    30h 17m
    $321–464

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HHH - RAP
    15h 52m
    $160–593

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,479.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours.

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