What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 27h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Toledo, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Rapid City?

The distance between Charlotte and Rapid City is 1346 miles. The road distance is 1636.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 41h 1m and costs $380 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Charlotte to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Rapid City bus from?

Charlotte to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Charlotte to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 41h 1m.

Where does the Charlotte to Rapid City bus arrive?

Charlotte to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Charlotte and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Charlotte. It is currently 2:04 PM in Charlotte and 12:04 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Rapid City is 1637 miles. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Charlotte to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 199+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Charlotte to Rapid City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane CLT - RAP
6h 8m
$163–668
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
41h 1m
$386–632
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
2d 3h
$676–1,330
Drive 1,627.1 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte to Rapid Citycar 1,627.1 mi
27h 16m
$297–429
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
44h 47m

Charlotte to Rapid City by bus and foot

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41h 1mAverage Duration

$386Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,338 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Rapid City via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 41h 1m.

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