What is the cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Rapid City?

The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Rapid City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence to Rapid City?

The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Rapid City is to bus and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lawrence and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Rapid City via Kansas City and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

How far is it from Lawrence to Rapid City?

The distance between Lawrence and Rapid City is 621 miles. The road distance is 712.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lawrence to Rapid City without a car?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $180 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Lawrence to Rapid City?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Lawrence to Rapid City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lawrence to Rapid City bus from?

Lawrence to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lawrence to Rapid City bus arrive?

Lawrence to Rapid City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lawrence and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Lawrence. It is currently 11:28 PM in Lawrence and 10:28 PM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Lawrence to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Rapid City is 713 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Lawrence to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 203+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Lawrence to Rapid City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to Rapid City by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or taxi

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Bus to Kansas City, fly to Rapid City
best
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MCI - RAP
8h 50m
$128–627
Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly to Rapid City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Salinabus
2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SLN - RAP
10h 48m
$121–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Rapid Citybus
17h 10m
$182–271
Drive 708.6 mi
1. Drive from Lawrence to Rapid Citycar 708.6 mi
11h 5m
$126–181
Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Rapid City
1. Drive from Lawrence to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar
2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LNK - RAP
9h 16m
$121–467
Train, taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Rapid City
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)taxi
3. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Rapid City (RAP)plane ICT - RAP
9h 25m
$289–862
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane MCI - GCC
3. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
11h 34m
$167–684

Lawrence to Rapid City by bus

7Weekly Buses

17h 10mAverage Duration

$182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.2 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Rapid City via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Sioux Falls in around 17h 10m.

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