What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 19h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Rapid City via Dearborn, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Rapid City is 1016 miles. The road distance is 1152.3 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 19m and costs $340 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City bus from?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.

Bus or fly from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 28h 54m.

Where does the Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City bus arrive?

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 2:39 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 12:39 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City is 1152 miles. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 205+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City by plane, car, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Detroit
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1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
6h 2m
$130–583
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
8h 59m
$138–640
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 19m
$344–655
Drive 1,145.6 mi
1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid Citycar 1,145.6 mi
19h 23m
$210–302
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 54m
$292–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
31h 2m
$252–392

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Rapid City by bus and train

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28h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Rapid City via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 28h 54m.

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