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

The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Rapid City is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Lubbock and Rapid City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Buffalo and Gillette. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.

How far is it from Lubbock to Rapid City?

The distance between Lubbock and Rapid City is 742 miles. The road distance is 837 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lubbock to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 25h 38m and costs $260 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Lubbock to Rapid City, including transfers.

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

Lubbock to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Lubbock to Rapid City?

The best way to get from Lubbock to Rapid City is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 25h 38m.

Where does the Lubbock to Rapid City bus arrive?

Lubbock to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lubbock and Rapid City?

Rapid City is 1h behind Lubbock. It is currently 6:22 AM in Lubbock and 5:22 AM in Rapid City.

Can I drive from Lubbock to Rapid City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Rapid City is 837 miles. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Lubbock to Rapid City.

Where can I stay near Rapid City?

There are 207+ hotels available in Rapid City.

Lubbock to Rapid City - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lubbock to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane LBB - RAP
5h 46m
$109–438
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Gillettebus
4. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
25h 38m
$268–415
Drive 832.2 mi
1. Drive from Lubbock to Rapid Citycar 832.2 mi
14h 50m
$152–220
Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lubbock to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car
2. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Rapid City (RAP)plane HOB - RAP
8h 15m
$112–446

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 738.1 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rapid City (RAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Rapid City via Denver Union Station, Buffalo, WY, Buffalo, and Gillette in around 25h 38m.

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