There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCI - RAP
8h 35m$121–616Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 705
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus Jefferson Lines 701
17h 11m$175–260Drive 708.7 mi
- Drive from Independence to Rapid Citycar 708.7 mi
10h 52m$130–187Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane MCI - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
11h 3m$160–673Fly to Scottsbluff, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane MCI - BFF
- Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Rapid Citycar
11h 12m$125–600
Independence to Rapid City by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from On Lexington At Elm Westbound and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
The distance between Independence and Rapid City is 590 miles. The road distance is 712.9 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 11m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Independence to Rapid City, including transfers.
Independence to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Rapid City is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 17h 11m.
Independence to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Independence. It is currently 7:48 AM in Independence and 6:48 AM in Rapid City.
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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Lexington At Elm Westbound to Rapid City via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 17h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Scottsbluff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Gillette to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Rapid City is 713 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Independence to Rapid City.
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