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

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There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MCI - RAP
    8h 46m
    $121–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 46m
    $201–310

  3. Drive 708.7 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Rapid Citycar car 708.7 mi
    10h 52m
    $130–187

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane MCI - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    10h 57m
    $170–673

Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to Rapid City via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 19h 46m.

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