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How to get fromLakeland to Rapid Cityby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lakeland to Rapid City by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane TPA - RAP
    10h 17m
    $178–689

  2. Train to Orlando, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MCO - RAP
    10h 54m
    $159–600

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 1h
    $405–690

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d 14h
    $782–1,495

  5. Drive 1,900.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lakeland to Rapid Citycar car 1,900.2 mi
    32h 21m
    $347–501

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane SRQ - RAP
    12h 54m
    $237–867

Lakeland to Rapid City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,642.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Rapid City via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 1h.

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