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How to get fromLa Crosse to Rapid Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from La Crosse to Rapid City by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from La Crosse

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    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LSE - RAP
    6h 56m
    $124–487

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RST - RAP
    10h 17m
    $105–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    17h 5m
    $186–263

  4. Drive 636.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Crosse to Rapid Citycar car 636.2 mi
    9h 39m
    $117–168

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSP - RAP
    7h 27m
    $125–504

  6. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSN - RAP
    9h 47m
    $152–621

La Crosse to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Crosse to Rapid City via Minneapolis in around 17h 5m.

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