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

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

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  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane CID - RAP
    7h 7m
    $164–780

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MLI - RAP
    9h 58m
    $111–465

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Rapid Citybus bus
    16h 45m
    $178–268

  4. Drive 708.7 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Rapid Citycar car 708.7 mi
    11h 31m
    $130–187

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rapid City (RAP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to Rapid City via Des Moines and Albert Lea in around 16h 45m.

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