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

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

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  1. Fly from Dayton

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DAY - RAP
    8h 12m
    $143–668

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 54m
    $248–412

  3. Drive 1,173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Rapid Citycar car 1,173.6 mi
    19h 27m
    $215–310

  4. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CVG - RAP
    10h 51m
    $164–688

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    29h 29m
    $302–545

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    31h 19m
    $350–640

  7. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    31h 24m

Dayton to Rapid City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Rapid City via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Des Moines, and Albert Lea in around 28h 54m.

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