What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Rapid City is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Detroit to Rapid City?

The distance between Detroit and Rapid City is 1038 miles. The road distance is 1161.4 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 6m and costs $500 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Detroit to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Rapid City bus from?

Detroit to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Detroit to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 28h 10m.

Where does the Detroit to Rapid City bus arrive?

Detroit to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind Detroit. It is currently 2:53 PM in Detroit and 12:53 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Detroit to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Rapid City is 1161 miles. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Detroit to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are five+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Detroit to Rapid City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Detroit
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
7h 42m
$153–718
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FNT - RAP
10h 2m
$111–480
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit 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
27h 6m
$517–791
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 10m
$251–398
Drive 1,154.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar 1,154.7 mi
20h 6m
$204–295
Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
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
28h 40m
$253–376

Detroit to Rapid City by train and bus

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Distance: 1,031.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 28h 10m.

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