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

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CAE - RAP
    8h 42m
    $292–1,318

  2. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AGS - RAP
    11h 31m
    $192–652

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    47h 18m
    $370–656

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia 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
    2d 3h
    $678–1,310

  5. Drive 1,648.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Rapid Citycar car 1,648.1 mi
    28h 29m
    $301–435

Columbia to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$678Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,382 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Rapid City via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 47h 18m.

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