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

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There are 4 ways to get from Flagstaff to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane FLG - RAP
    6h 13m
    $109–453

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    37h 45m
    $383–555

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    40h 56m
    $871–1,327

  4. Drive  1,012.7 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Rapid Citycar car 1,012.7 mi
    19h 20m
    $174–250

Flagstaff to Rapid City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration37h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Rapid City via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Cheyenne, and Billings in around 37h 45m.

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