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How to get fromJoplin to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane JLN - RAP
    6h 16m
    $109–451

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus
    18h 55m
    $219–321

  3. Drive 851.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Rapid Citycar car 851.2 mi
    13h 11m
    $156–225

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane XNA - RAP
    8h 6m
    $204–710

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SGF - RAP
    8h 21m
    $127–487

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls in around 18h 55m.

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