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How to get fromCharlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLT - RAP
    6h 35m
    $133–568

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    41h 16m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary 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
    $1,003–1,643

  4. Drive  1,627.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Rapid Citycar car 1,627.1 mi
    27h 16m
    $297–429

  5. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    44h 42m
    $311–498

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,338 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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 16m.

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