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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Rapid City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MCI - RAP
    7h 4m
    $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 701 / ...
    15h 25m
    $176–251

  3. Drive 700.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rapid Citycar car 700.4 mi
    10h 38m
    $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 37m
    $170–673

Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City to Rapid City via Sioux Falls in around 15h 25m.

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