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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Rapid City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane LGA - RAP
    8h 57m
    $174–773

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane JFK - RAP
    9h 2m
    $135–584

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    41h 32m
    $478–1,000

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus
    42h 30m
    $347–529

  5. Drive  1,666 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Rapid Citycar car 1,666 mi
    28h 39m
    $305–440

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane EWR - RAP
    8h 53m
    $156–681

  7. Fly from Westchester County Airport

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane HPN - RAP
    10h 54m
    $222–982

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHL - RAP
    10h 8m
    $174–1,316

Manhattan to Rapid City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Rapid City via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 42h 30m.

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