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

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

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  1. Fly from Detroit

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DTW - RAP
    7h 42m
    $153–718

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FNT - RAP
    10h 2m
    $111–481

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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
    27h 6m
    $517–790

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 40m
    $254–376

  5. Drive  1,154.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar car 1,154.7 mi
    20h 6m
    $204–295

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLE - RAP
    10h 38m
    $163–662

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    28h 57m

Detroit to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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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 Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Minneapolis in around 28h 40m.

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