There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane JLN - RAP
6h 2m$104–461Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
18h 55m$219–321Drive 851.2 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Rapid Citycar 851.2 mi
13h 11m$156–225Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane XNA - RAP
8h 29m$169–550
Joplin to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and Rapid City is 674 miles. The road distance is 856.2 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 55m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Joplin to Rapid City, including transfers.
Joplin to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 18h 55m.
Joplin to Rapid City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Rapid City is 1h behind Joplin. It is currently 11:26 PM in Joplin and 10:26 PM in Rapid City.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Rapid City via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Rapid City is 856 miles. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Joplin to Rapid City.
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