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There are 5 ways to get from Helena to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HLN - RAP
    7h 1m
    $107–459

  2. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helena to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BZN - RAP
    6h 39m
    $98–390

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    13h 20m
    $159–266

  4. Drive 555.6 mi

    1. Drive from Helena to Rapid Citycar car 555.6 mi
    9h 3m
    $102–147

  5. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Helena to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSO - RAP
    8h 12m
    $143–597

Helena to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Helena, MT, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines flies from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helena, MT to Rapid City via Butte and Billings in around 13h 20m.

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