What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 19h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $120 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Rapid City via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Rapid City?

The distance between East Lansing and Rapid City is 953 miles. The road distance is 1098.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h and costs $470 - $750.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from East Lansing to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Rapid City bus from?

East Lansing to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Rapid City?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 14m.

Where does the East Lansing to Rapid City bus arrive?

East Lansing to Rapid City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 2h behind East Lansing. It is currently 7:29 PM in East Lansing and 5:29 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Rapid City is 1099 miles. It takes approximately 19h 9m to drive from East Lansing to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 203+ hotels available in Rapid City.

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

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
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1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LAN - RAP
8h 23m
$122–486
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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
$473–734
Drive 1,092.4 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Rapid Citycar 1,092.4 mi
19h 9m
$193–279
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP)plane DTW - RAP
8h 43m
$161–748
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
27h 14m
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus
28h 25m

East Lansing to Rapid City by bus and train

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Distance: 947 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Rapid City via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 27h 14m.

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