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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jefferson City to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane COU - RAP
    6h 49m
    $183–553

  2. Drive 848 mi

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    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Rapid Citycar car 848 mi
    13h 17m
    $155–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    19h 33m
    $206–315

  4. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Rapid City

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane STL - RAP
    8h 43m
    $258–762

  5. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane COU - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 36m
    $222–620

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Rapid City via Jefferson City, Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 19h 33m.

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