Rome2Rio

How to get fromKansas City to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Rapid City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Rapid City

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MCI - RAP
    7h
    $121–616

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus Jefferson Lines 705
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    16h 26m
    $175–260

  3. Drive 698.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rapid Citycar car 698.5 mi
    10h 36m
    $128–185

  4. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane MCI - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    9h 33m
    $160–673

  5. Fly to Scottsbluff, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane plane MCI - BFF
    2. Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Rapid Citycar car
    9h 20m
    $125–600

Kansas City to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Rapid City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 573.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Village - Bay I to Rapid City via On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 16h 26m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers