There are 5 ways to get from Gilbert to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane PHX - RAP
6h 35m$97–422Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
45h 32m$444–728Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
46h 56m$579–1,115Drive 1,118.9 mi
- Drive from Gilbert to Rapid Citycar 1,118.9 mi
22h 1m$205–295Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane AZA - RAP
5h 42m$100–450
Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilbert to Rapid City is to fly which costs $95 - $430 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gilbert to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Gilbert station to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Rapid City via Tulsa, Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 32m.
The distance between Gilbert and Rapid City is 915 miles. The road distance is 1125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gilbert to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 45h 32m and costs $440 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Gilbert to Rapid City, including transfers.
Gilbert to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Gilbert to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $750 and takes 45h 32m.
Gilbert to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of Gilbert. It is currently 9:37 AM in Gilbert and 10:37 AM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between Gilbert, AZ, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gilbert to Rapid City via Phoenix Bus Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 45h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Kansas City to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gilbert to Rapid City is 1125 miles. It takes approximately 22h 1m to drive from Gilbert to Rapid City.
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