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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CHO - RAP
    7h 13m
    $154–605

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville 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
    42h 53m
    $471–933

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union 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
    44h 25m
    $318–546

  4. Train, bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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
    46h 2m
    $412–785

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SHD - RAP
    8h 53m
    $266–738

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DCA - RAP
    9h 54m
    $231–931

  7. Drive 1,602.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Rapid Citycar car 1,602.3 mi
    27h 4m
    $293–423

Charlottesville to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Rapid City via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 44h 25m.

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