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

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There are 8 ways to get from Connecticut to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BDL - RAP
    8h 51m
    $143–669

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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
    43h 48m
    $528–1,234

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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
    46h 1m
    $364–555

  4. Drive  1,713.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Rapid Citycar car 1,713.3 mi
    29h 35m
    $313–452

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LGA - RAP
    10h 2m
    $184–790

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EWR - RAP
    9h 20m
    $170–1,195

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane JFK - RAP
    10h 18m
    $146–601

  8. Fly from Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HPN - RAP
    11h 22m
    $226–1,023

Connecticut to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$528Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,558.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Rapid City via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 46h 1m.

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