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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane COU - RAP
    6h 42m
    $156–532

  2. Drive 825.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Rapid Citycar car 825.3 mi
    12h 43m
    $151–218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 10m
    $194–296

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane COU - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 28m
    $195–589

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    20h 59m
    $343–515

Columbia to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Rapid City via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 19h 10m.

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