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

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Rapid City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PWM - RAP
    7h 18m
    $165–693

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    2d
    $778–1,269

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    $641–1,031

  4. Drive  1,910 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Rapid Citycar car 1,910 mi
    34h 41m
    $349–504

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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 3h
    $408–659

Maine to Rapid City by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,632.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Rapid City (RAP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Rapid City via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 2d 3h.

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