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 $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.

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 3h 35m and costs $110 - $450.

How far is it from Detroit to Rapid City?

The distance between Detroit and Rapid City is 251 miles. The road distance is 236.9 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 bus and taxi which takes 7h 49m and costs $160 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Detroit to Rapid City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Detroit to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Rapid City is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Detroit to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 135+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Detroit to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Rapid City by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
3h 35m
$117–447
Drive 235.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Rapid Citycar 235.5 mi
4h 12m
$43–63
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Graylingbus 1488
2. Take the taxi from Grayling to Rapid Citytaxi
7h 49m
$166–227
Fly to Pellston, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Rapid Citycar
4h 50m
$70–391

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day.

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