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How to get fromHouston to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HOU - RAP
    7h 22m
    $172–767

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane IAH - RAP
    7h 52m
    $124–520

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    36h 3m
    $433–607

  4. Drive 1,280 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Rapid Citycar car 1,280 mi
    21h 25m
    $234–338

  5. Bus to College Station, fly

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to College Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CLL - RAP
    8h 47m
    $138–511

  6. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    39h 9m
    $443–647

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Rapid City (RAP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Rapid City via Fort Worth, Fort Worth Downtown, Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 36h 3m.

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