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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RDU - RAP
    9h 18m
    $145–622

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    45h 25m
    $331–578

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d
    $549–1,118

  4. Drive 1,650.1 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Rapid Citycar car 1,650.1 mi
    27h 52m
    $302–435

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane GSO - RAP
    9h 24m
    $206–788

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLT - RAP
    9h 44m
    $187–709

  7. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FAY - RAP
    12h 22m
    $176–648

Durham to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Rapid City via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 45h 25m.

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