What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Smith and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Smith to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Fort Smith Van Buren and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.

How far is it from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

The distance between Fort Smith and Rapid City is 777 miles. The road distance is 996.1 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Smith to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 21h 37m and costs $250 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Smith to Rapid City bus from?

Fort Smith to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fort Smith Van Buren station.

Bus or fly from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $370 and takes 21h 37m.

Where does the Fort Smith to Rapid City bus arrive?

Fort Smith to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

What is the time difference between Fort Smith and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Fort Smith. It is currently 10:29 AM in Fort Smith and 9:29 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Fort Smith to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Smith to Rapid City is 996 miles. It takes approximately 15h 24m to drive from Fort Smith to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 208+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Fort Smith to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Smith to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
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1. Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane FSM - RAP
6h 11m
$113–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Smith Van Buren to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
21h 37m
$254–370
Drive 990.3 mi
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Rapid Citycar 990.3 mi
15h 24m
$181–262
Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Fort Smith to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane XNA - RAP
6h 55m
$135–586

Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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Distance: 772.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Fort Smith, AR, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines flies from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Smith to Rapid City via Fort Smith Van Buren, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 21h 37m.

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