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

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane DSM - RAP
    5h 28m
    $119–537

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MLI - RAP
    8h 22m
    $98–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    14h
    $158–245

  4. Drive 624.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Rapid Citycar car 624.7 mi
    9h 20m
    $114–165

  5. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field

    1. Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SUX - RAP
    6h 24m
    $107–451

  6. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane OMA - RAP
    7h 50m
    $109–519

  7. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    18h 30m
    $205–290

Iowa to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Rapid City via Des Moines, Omaha, and Sioux Falls in around 14h.

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