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

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

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  1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MDT - RAP
    8h 37m
    $262–1,118

  2. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SCE - RAP
    9h 36m
    $136–590

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak 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
    38h 15m
    $500–954

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    38h 35m
    $329–533

  5. Drive 1,537.2 mi

    1. Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Rapid Citycar car 1,537.2 mi
    25h 48m
    $281–406

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHL - RAP
    10h 5m
    $226–886

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street 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 3h
    $634–1,240

Harrisburg, Pa to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,388 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 38h 35m.

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