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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CRW - RAP
    6h 48m
    $154–681

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union 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
    34h 51m
    $328–541

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston 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
    36h 16m
    $429–822

  4. Drive 1,363.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Rapid Citycar car 1,363.7 mi
    22h 47m
    $249–360

  5. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Hurricanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus 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
    37h 59m
    $284–505

Charleston to Rapid City by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration34h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,193.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Rapid City via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 34h 51m.

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