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

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

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  1. Fly from Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane PHX - RAP
    5h 37m
    $93–418

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 31m

  3. Drive 1,115.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mesa to Rapid Citycar car 1,115.8 mi
    21h 57m
    $204–295

  4. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane AZA - RAP
    5h 40m
    $100–440

  5. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Buffalo, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    33h 40m
    $307–512

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    34h 19m

  7. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    35h 37m

Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 898.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Rapid City via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Buffalo in around 33h 31m.

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