There are 6 ways to get from Duluth to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Duluth International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DLH - RAP
7h 52m$82–408Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
15h 10m$185–262Drive 700 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Rapid Citycar 700 mi
11h 43m$128–185Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HIB - RAP
8h 14m$130–471Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
6h 55m$127–509Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane BRD - RAP
9h 10m$133–472
Duluth to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Rapid City via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Duluth and Rapid City is 585 miles. The road distance is 704.1 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Duluth to Rapid City, including transfers.
Duluth to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Rapid City is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 15h 10m.
Duluth to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Duluth. It is currently 4:48 AM in Duluth and 3:48 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Minneapolis to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Duluth to Hibbing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Rapid City is 704 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Duluth to Rapid City.
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